About 32 million of the fentanyl-containing Duragesic Pain Patches have been recalled by Johnson & Johnson because defects in the manufacture of the patch that could lead to accidental overdoses. The patch is designed to treat moderate chronic pain. Its active ingredient, Fentanyl, a class II medication, has a high potential for abuse and overdose. The problem with the defective patch is that an edge of the product is sliced which could result in medication leakage and potential overdose. Fentanyl overdose symptoms include: trouble breathing or slow or shallow breathing; slow heartbeat; severe sleepiness; cold, clammy skin; trouble walking or talking; or feeling faint, dizzy, or confused. If these signs occur, patients or their caregivers should get medical attention right away.
