Ethex Corporation Morphine Recall Due to Risk of Morphine Overdose

A nationwide Ethex Morphine Recall was issued June 9, 2008 for 60 mg extended release morphine sulfate tablets. http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ethex06_08.html  According to the manufacturer, one lot of morphine sulfate 60 mg extended release tablets (Lot No. 91762) was distributed between April 16, 2008 and April 27, 2008 and may contain defective pills.

The recall was expanded on June 13, 2008 to include additional lots of morphine sulfate 60 mg extended release tablets, and specific lots of morphine sulfate 30 mg extended release tablets, as a precaution, due to the possible presence of oversized tablets. The expanded recall includes morphine sulfate extended release 30 mg tablets (Lot Nos. 75090, 77846, 77847, 80048, 83320, 89661, 89665, 90252 through 90258, and 93284) and morphine sulfate extended release 60 mg tablets (Lot Nos. 75091, 75092, 77848 through 77851, 82517, 82518, 83333, 83817, 83862, 84111, 84112, 84315, 84900, 85326, 85335, 85807, 86270 through 86276, 87723, 87939, 88007, 89083, 89668, 89669, 89821, 90260 through 90272, and 91763 through 91765). http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ethex206_08.html  The 60 mg product is a white oval tablet with "60" on one side, and "E" on the reverse. The 30 mg product is a pink oval tablet with "30" on one side, and "E" on the reverse.

It was discovered that certain pills sold may contain up to double the appropriate medication and may be twice as thick as normal.  The O'Quinn Law Firm is reviewing potential lawsuits for individuals who suffered a morphine overdose or death while taking the medication.

Morphine is a Schedule II narcotic which requires a prescription. Morphine is used to treat/control moderate to severe pain. It is a potent opiate analgesic drug which may have life-threatening consequences if overdosed. Those consequences can include respiratory depression (difficulty or lack of breathing), hypotension (low blood pressure), apnea, and death.

If you or a family member have experienced a severe physical injury or death as a result of a morphine overdose after taking Ethex medication, the lawyers at The O'Quinn Law Firm, are providing free consultations to review the legal rights which may be available. If you have any unused Ethex morphine sulfate 30 mg or 60 mg extended release tablets from any of the lot numbers above they should be stored and marked so they are not taken in the future.

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