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Watson Announces Limited Recall of Fentanyl Transdermal System
Date:8/8/2008
CORONA, Calif., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that one lot of 75 mcg/hr Fentanyl Transdermal System patches sold in the United States is being voluntarily recalled from wholesalers and pharmacies. The recalled patches are from Lot Number 92461850, have expiration dates of August 31, 2009 and were manufactured by Watson Laboratories, Inc. The affected lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System patches was shipped to customers between January 30, 2008 and March 19, 2008. No other strengths or lots were affected and the Company does not anticipate any product shortages as a result of this recall. The Company has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the recall.
A small number of patches leaking fentanyl gel have been detected in this lot, potentially exposing patients or caregivers directly to fentanyl gel. Fentanyl patches that are leaking should not be used. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled lot. However, exposure to fentanyl gel may lead to serious adverse events, including respiratory depression and possible overdose, which may be fatal.
Anyone who has 75 mcg/hr Fentanyl Transdermal System patches should check the box or foil pouch for the lot number and expiration date to see if they have patches that are being recalled. Affected patches should not be handled directly. Anyone with 75 mcg/hr Fentanyl Transdermal System patches being recalled should call 800-668-4391, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT, for instructions on how to return affected product.
Patients using fentanyl patches who have medical questions should contact their health-care providers.
Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product, and/or
quality problems should also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Program by
phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by Fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch,
FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockvill
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