What to do if you have a Recalled Duragesic Pain Patch?

The Duragesic Transdermal patches were intended to relieve the chronic suffering of agonizing conditions such as terminal cancer, not aggravate it. If a doctor sees fit to resort to prescribing such a powerful analgesic like the Duragesic patch, the patient must already be in excruciating pain or have developed a tolerance to other drugs that conventional pain relievers are no longer effective.

If you are angry because to received a defective Duragesic Transdermal Patch, you are not alone. If you received a shipment of Duragesic patches in manufacturer lot numbers 0327192, 0327193, 0327294, 0327295, or 0330362, you may have received a defective patch. Return your remaining patches to your pharmacist and contact your health care professional immediately.

Discovering that you use a defective medical device is always a frightening experience, but learning that such devices can be potentially fatal is a cause for extreme concern. The initial shock and fear often give way to anger and frustration once the realization comes that you might have suffered a serious injury because a trusted company put their profits ahead of your safety. You are entitled to talk with someone who can help you find the answers that you deserve.

Medical Help for Duragesic patch users

Duragesic patches were a breakthrough for those who suffered chronic pain, for now they could receive the relief they needed in one convenient, reliable, and safe dose. Unfortunately a few patches had faulty seals that caused fentanyl to leak out the side, potentially exposing millions of people to possibly fatal levels of this narcotic 100 times more powerful than morphine.

For the millions of people who relied on these patches to help them live their lives, this revelation was both frightening and disappointing. Patients could certainly not live without these patches, but could not safely live with them either. Unfortunately many people who depend on these patches are left wondering what to do and where to turn.

If you are concerned about your Duragesic patch, you must contact your health care professional immediately. The seal that holds the sides of the patch together have been known to fail without warning, and can cause serious complications.

Legal Help for Duragesic Transdermal patch users

Are you or someone that you love one of the over two million victims affected by the Duragesic® pain control patch recall? When Janssen Pharmaceutica recalled its Duragesic Transdermal Patch in February 2004, it was thought that only certain groups of these devices were affected by a potentially fatal manufacturing defect. However, this proved to be a dangerous miscalculation.

In addition to the lots involved in the recall, leaks and similar problems have also been reported for other strength patches and other lot numbers. If you have been injured, or have lost a loved one due to exposure to a fentanyl patch, you need to seek legal guidance from an experienced attorney as soon as possible. You have the right to seek justice for your suffering.

We want to help - Steigerwalt and Associates are working hard to help victims of serious injury and death as a result of defective and recalled Duragesic and other generic pain patches throughout the country. Our law firm can help you - regardless of where you live. Don't become another victim of corporate irresponsibility.

Support Groups for Chronic Pain

American Chronic Pain Association, Inc.
National. 400+ affiliated chapters. Founded 1980.
Provides peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that they may live more fully in spite of their pain. Aim is to raise awareness among health care community, policy makers, and the public about issues of living with chronic pain. Workbooks for self help recovery. Quarterly newsletter. Group development guidelines. Phone network. Outreach program to clinics.

CALL: 916-632-0922
1-800-533-3231
FAX: 916-632-3208
E-MAIL: ACPA@pacbell.net
WEBSITE: http://www.theacpa.org

HopeKeepers
International. 225 affiliated groups. Founded 1997.
Christian ministry for people who live with chronic pain or illness, and their families. Provides emotional, relational, spiritual and practical support. Newsletter pen pals, information and referrals, literature. Daily devotionals, share and prayer e-mail support mailing list, chat, couple's retreats, conferences. Manual for starting groups ($15) or complete kit available. Assistance to churches in setting up support groups, teaching church awareness and leadership on how to outreach to the chronically ill effectively.

CALL: 1-888-751-REST
858-486-4685
FAX: 1-800-933-1078
E-MAIL: rest@restministries.org
WEBSITE: http://www.hopekeepers.org

National Chronic Pain Outreach Assoc., Inc.
National network. Founded 1980.
Clearinghouse for information about chronic pain and pain management. Aims at increasing public awareness and decreasing the stigma of chronic pain. Provides kit to develop local support groups, national physician referral service and support group listings, quarterly magazine and other materials. Dues $25/yr.

CALL: 540-862-9437
FAX: 540-862-9485
E-MAIL: info@chronicpain.org
WEBSITE: http://www.chronicpain.org

Back Pain Support Group Online
Operates a message board that has no advertising. Started by a former sufferer.

E-MAIL: rick@backpainsupportgroup.com
WEBSITE: http://www.backpainsupportgroup.com

Rest Ministries
National. 200 affiliated groups. Founded 1997.
Christian ministry for people who live with chronic pain or illness and their families. Bi monthly magazine, daily devotionals, share and prayer email support mailing list, online chat, etc. Information and resources manual for starting groups ($15) or complete kit available. Assistance to churches in setting up support groups, teaching church awareness and training church leadership on how to outreach to the chronically ill effectively.

CALL: 1-888-751-REST
858-486-4685
FAX: 1-800-933-1078
E-MAIL: rest@restministries.org
WEBSITE: http://www.hopekeepers.org
http://www.restministries.org