Fentanyl Patches With Reservoir Design Recalled

- FDA News

The patches subject to the recall use a reservoir design — a rectangular transparent unit with four functional layers and a drug-containing reservoir of fentanyl and alcohol USP.

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) manufactures the recalled Duragesic (fentanyl) patch, which is marketed by its subsidiary PriCara and Sandoz, the generic unit of Novartis.

J&J recalled all lots of its 25-microgram/hour Duragesic system because the patches may have a cut along one side of the drug reservoir, allowing the fentanyl gel to leak into the packaging.

Actavis also recalled its 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-microgram/hour generic Duragesic patches, produced by contract manufacturer Corium, due to a fold-over defect that can cause the patch reservoir to leak. The recall is a precautionary measure.

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