Watson Recalls 1 Lot Of Fentanyl Gel Patches

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Forbes

08/07/2009

MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Friday it is recalling one production lot of its painkilling Fentanyl patch because some of the patches have leaks.

Watson said it recalled one lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System patches designed to release the drug at a rate of 100 mg per hour. The lot is number 145287A, and the patches were shipped to customers between April 2 and May 20. Their expiration date is February 2011.

The company said some of the patches leak fentanyl gel, which could expose patients or caregivers to the drug directly. It said no injuries have been reported, but exposure to the gel could cause difficulty breathing or a possible overdose.

Fentanyl is a narcotic painkiller that is more powerful than morphine.

Watson shares closed earlier up 32 cents at $34.46.

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/08/07/ap6756382.html

 

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100 mg per hour?

 

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Yeah, that's fentanyl HP.