The lawsuit arose from the recall of Duragesic® pain patches announced on February 12, 2008. The Duragesic® patches contain fentanyl, a potent narcotic painkiller, and are designed to provide controlled, gradual release of the drug over three days. The recalled Duragesic® fentanyl patches could have a manufacturing defect in which the inner reservoir of the fentanyl might have a cut which could cause a sudden and potentially fatal release of the drug. The recall notice instructed patients not to handle or use the fentanyl pain patches subject to the recall. Health benefit plans throughout the country such as District Council 47 and the Fire Fighter’s benefit plans had expended money for the worthless fentanyl pain patches…
