Deaths Associated with Fentanyl Patch

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Numerous deaths have been caused by leaking Duragesic transdermal patches that contain fentanyl

Free Fentanyl Patch Case Evaluation: If you or a loved one has been injured due to a faulty Fentanyl patch, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Defects in the design and production of the Duragesic Patch have exposed users to a risk of life-threatening complications. To date, there have been hundreds of reports that individuals slipped into comas or suddenly died after placing the patch on their skin. In 2005, the FDA issued an investigation into 120 Duragesic Patch deaths. Issues with the patch, combined with users who were not properly warned about appropriate use, have contributed to the problems and continue to cause injuries for users.

Reports of death associated with the fentanyl patch continue to surface, yet the Duragesic Patch remains one of Johnson & Johnson’s best selling products. Although the manufacturer claims the product is safe when used as directed, many experts believe that the company should be doing more to ensure that the gel does not leak and that people properly use the patch to reduce the number of fentanyl patch deaths.

Do I have a Fentanyl Patch Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in fentanyl patch lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.