Brown & Crouppen has been building a reputation for success for over a quarter of a century. We have thrived because of our shared commitment to deliver the best possible service to clients throughout Missouri and the United States. We share a vision of making a real difference in people’s lives. In the past several years, we have represented many people injured by unsafe drugs and medical devices. Brown & Crouppen attorneys have invested significant effort and resources to ensure that big drug companies are held accountable for the devastating impact their dangerous products have on people’s lives. With the support of some of the nation’s premier drug litigation specialists, we are able to offer our clients legal expertise that is second to none. Some of the more well known prescription drug litigation cases we’ve handled include Rezulin™, Fen-Phen™, Lotronex™, OxyContin™, Prempro™, Baycol™, PPA™, and Zyprexa™.

As recently as February of this year, a recall was issued for yet another defective prescription medication - Janssen Pharmaceutica’s 75mcg/hr Duragesic patch. Again in April, the drug maker issued a separate recall for more of the fentanyl transdermal system patches. With two recalls within as many months, it appears that the Duragesic patch continues to cause injury while innocent users are at risk from this unsafe product. If you or someone you love has suffered adverse effects because of manufacturing defects in the Duragesic patch, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Ron Brown, Terry Crouppen and their legal team of over 70 professionals throughout Missouri have helped our clients receive over 200 million dollars in settlements and awards for damages in personal injury cases. We may be able to help you.

Transdermal fentanyl was originally approved in 1990 to treat acute, postoperative and moderate-to-severe pain. Applied to the skin, the Duragesic adhesive patch delivers a powerful and constant dose of the opioid pain medication fentanyl (in gel form) for pain relief of up to 3 days. Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, owned by Johnson & Johnson, issued a Class l Recall of all of their 75mcg/hr Duragesic on February 17, 2004 due to a potential breach in the seal on one edge of the patch. The defective seal allows medication to leak from the patch causing patients to receive either too much or too little of the drug. Leaks that occur while the patch is on the skin expose patients to a potentially life-threatening overdose of fentanyl. Patients receiving too much fentanyl may experience sedation, drowsiness, nausea and more serious complications including fatal respiratory illness or cardiac arrest. Conversely, if the fentanyl seeps out of the patch before its application to the skin, patients may receive too little medication to adequately treat their pain. In this situation, patients used to a specific does may experience withdrawal effects including sweating, sleeplessness, and abdominal discomfort.

In April 2004, Janssen Pharmaceutica expanded the Duragesic patch recall to include 2.2 million patches. Again, concern over defective seals was the cause of the recall. If you have 75 mcg per hour DURAGESIC patches, check the outer carton or foil pouch for the control number and visit the Food & Drug Administration for relevant information about the recalls. The Duragesic (Fentanyl Transdermal System CII) Lot Control Numbers recalled are: 0327192, 0327193, 0327294, 0327295 and 0330362.

Please consult your physician before discontinuing any medication.

You should be alert to the possibility of receiving a defective patch and its associated risks of overdose or inadequate control of pain. If you or someone you love believes they have experienced adverse effects resulting from the Duragesic patch, it is important to contact your doctor for health advice. It is also in your best interests to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney who can help protect your legal rights. It is important to act quickly since there may be a limited timeframe in which to file a claim. When you need top-notch legal skills and the support of an experienced team of professionals - call Brown & Crouppen.

At Brown & Crouppen our experienced team of defective drug lawyers provide tough, aggressive representation for Duragesic pain patch victims and their families. When you choose us to handle your lawsuit, our entire team becomes fully committed to your cause. We’ll find answers, hold negligent companies responsible and get you the compensation you deserve.

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