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Janssen-Cilag's Ionsys recalled because of self-activation

 
• By John Davis

Janssen-Cilag (Johnson & Johnson) is recalling its [C#199901331:transdermal] fentanyl patch, Ionsys, 40μg/dose from the market in 14 countries, because some patches have been found to self-activate, which may potentially cause an overdose.

Janssen-Cilag (Johnson & Johnson) is recalling its [transdermal] fentanyl patch, Ionsys, 40μg/dose from the market in 14 countries, because some patches have been found to self-activate, which may potentially cause an overdose.

The UK's regulatory authority, theMHRA, notes that it is a class 1 drug alert, with the device being removed from...

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