In this instance, the doctors who prescribed a fentanyl patch were sued. It’s too early to tell, but it’s possible that Michael’s death was caused by a defective fentanyl pain patch.
Michael died after he was prescribed a powerful pain-killing patch after dental surgery.
Two dentists in Children’s hospital pulled some of Michael’s teeth out in March. He was in pain and would not swallow pills, so he was prescribed an arm patch which was supposed to slowly release the drug Fentanyl.
According to the lawsuit filed Sept. 17, the dentists had never prescribed the drug before. Michael suffered an overdose and died in his sleep.
“We can't fully understand to what level we have devastated this family," said Children’s Hospital Medical Director Dr. David J. Fisher.
Source: Mom Files Lawsuit Against Seattle Children's In Son's Death - Seattle News Story - KIRO Seattle
