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DURAGESIC PATCH RECALL

Frank Bailey — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:10:35 GMT

The Duragesic Fentanyl transdermal system is fatally flawed. There have been thousands of deaths nationwide associated with Fentanyl overdoses from defective patches.

The Duragesic patch is manufactured by two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, Janssen Pharmaceutica,L.P. and Alza Corp. The patch was put on the market in 1991. Shortly there were numerous cases of Fentanyl overdosing from the patch.

As early as 2001, the companies knew there was a problem with the manufacturing process. Types of defects that have been found include, foldovers in the backing of the patch system, gel in the seal, seal breaches, corners of the patch system cut off, holes in the drug reservoir, slits in the patch's pouch and system, air bubbles in the adhesive layers of the system, no gel in the system, and lack of adhesions in the patch system.

In June of 2005, the FDA issued a public health advisory on the Duragesic patch and announced that it was investigating deaths and serious side effects from Fentanyl overdoses related to the patch.

On February 12, 2008, all lots of 25 microgram/hour DURAGESIC CII patches sold by PriCara were recalled. The patches had expiration dates on or before December 2009 and were manufactured by ALZA Corporation.

It is important that drug manufacturers stop putting profit before safety and become accountable for the harm they cause. You can help by alerting your family and friends of this dangerous product. If you have questions concerning DURAGESIC patches we will be glad to provide answers.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Frank Bailey

$16 Million Awarded to Widow in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:39:07 GMT

The family of a man, who died over a decade ago, has been awarded a medical malpractice settlement of over $16 million by a Superior Court Jury.

This is one of the largest wrongful death verdicts in Connecticut's history, to date.

The jury awarded the settlement to the widow of Gary Carlson, 49, of Stamford, a truck driver who died in 1994. The suit was against Dr. Robert Goldsmith and Stamford Medical Group.

The lawsuit claimed the Stamford Medical Group failed to diagnose and treat his cardiac disease.

In 2003, a jury awarded the family $10 million, but the defendants appealed. The defendants deny there was any medical malpractice.

"It's a validation of the injustice that was done by the negligent taking of a good man's life," Koskoff said. "This was going to be time to enjoy the fruits of all those hard years working."

For more information on this topic, please visit our section on Medical Malpractice.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Infections: Are They Preventable?

Frank Bailey — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:09:45 GMT

Everyday we hear about hospital acquired infection. MRSA has moved to the top of the list as a leading cause of death or prolonged hospital stay.
Health care is not as safe as it should be. According to the Institute of Medicine, a substantial body of evidence points to medical errors as a leading cause of death and injury. What can be done to prevent the spread of infection and medical errors in hospitals?
Prevention of the spread of infection could be as simple as having health care providers wash their hands between patients. A recent article stated that where doctors in a hospital were required to do a culture of their hands, the doctors were amazed at the results. Hospitals could remove door handles and use foot pedals to open and close doors. Recently there has been talk about insurance companies not paying for the care required by medical mistakes. Will that help improve patient safety?
Trial attorneys believe that only by airing medical errors will the medical industry be forced to put an emphasis on patient safety. We at the Bailey and Oliver Law Firm believe we have had a positive effect on the medical profession by airing medical errors. We all have to work together to make patient care safe and affordable. When preventable adverse events are a leading cause of death in the United States...at least 44,000 and perhaps as many as 98,000 Americans die in hospitals each year as a result of medical errors, something has to be done.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Frank Bailey