If the anything good is to come of the Duragesic Pain Patch recall, it is perhaps to remind patients that staying abreast of medical recalls is important. Many people continued to wear harmful Duragesic Pain Patches after the initial recall simply because they didn't know it was occurring. In fact, although the recall took place in February 2008, there may still be patients using this potentially deadly medication.

Are you taking any medications? If so, it is important to talk to your doctor about what may happen if a recall is issued. In recall situations, not everyone is affected most of the time. The FDA issues recalls when a higher than average number of people are affected. Sometimes, the company issues a voluntary recall. In any case, learning about these recalls is crucial.

Stay in touch with your doctor. Make sure that he or she has your correct telephone number on file, so that you can be notified if there is a problem. Many doctors attempting to warn patients about the Duragesic Pain Patch recall hit a dead end when faced with incorrect phone numbers. In addition, call back your physician. Oftentimes, doctors are not allowed to leave messages concerning your health, but rather can only urge you to call back.

You can also learn about the Duragesic Pain Patch and other drugs through the FDA. At their website, you can sign up for instant notifications when a drug is recalled. You can even sign up according to what medications you are taking. So, if you chose to continue using Duragesic Pain Patches in the future, you can stay informed in the case of a recall.

No matter when you found out about the recall, it was Johnson & Johnson's responsibility to produce a quality medication in the first place. If you were injured by a Duragesic Pain Patch, contact a lawyer at Anapol Schwartz today to find out about your legal rights.