The patch blues

[Linde]

To update this.  Mylan worked with my local pharmacy to send new patches of a different lot number, and to retrieve my current patches for QA testing.  I am wearing the new patch now and have to see if the blistering was a one time problem or if they have a general problem with their skin adhesives.

I have to say that they were very responsive and proactive once I had established contact with them!

They old me that they did not receive any complaints in 2015 and 2016, which means, none of the people that were experiencing skin problems with the Mylan patches  in 2015 reported any of this to either the company or the FDA.

No manufacturer can do quality improvements if they do not receive any information on quality problems.

It is very essential to report problems with medical devices and /or equipment to the manufacturer or the FDA!

[Dorit]

I just have to say I love your new avatar!   So different from the previous one.     Apparently you are experiencing positive changes!

[Devlyn]

To update this.  Mylan worked with my local pharmacy to send new patches of a different lot number, and to retrieve my current patches for QA testing.  I am wearing the new patch now and have to see if the blistering was a one time problem or if they have a general problem with their skin adhesives.

I have to say that they were very responsive and proactive once I had established contact with them!

They old me that they did not receive any complaints in 2015 and 2016, which means, none of the people that We're experiencing skin problems with the Mylan patches  in 2015 reported any of this to either the company or the FDA.

No manufacturer can do quality improvements if they do not receive any information on quality problems.

It is very essential to report problems with medical devices and /or equipment to the manufacturer or the FDA!

Assuming there were other people who had problems that they deemed significant enough to report. You are the first person I've heard of that experienced blistering, and I've heard a lot of concerns about a lot of things over the years here. 

Hugs, Devlyn

[Linde]

Assuming there were other people who had problems that they deemed significant enough to report. You are the first person I've heard of that experienced blistering, and I've heard a lot of concerns about a lot of things over the years here. 

Hugs, Devlyn

There is a thread here on the forum that was from 2015, and several writers complained about blistering with the Mylan patches.  That caused me to do a Google search, and I found more evidence about this.

But the main thing is that persons, who experience negative effects from any medical device,  which is patient applied (patches fall under the medical device laws), should contact either the FDA (they have a rather simple online reporting form), or the manufacturer of the device (they are required to have a reporting system staffed with medical personnel)

[Devlyn]

There is a thread here on the forum that was from 2015, and several writers complained about blistering with the Mylan patches.  That caused me to do a Google search, and I found more evidence about this.

But the main thing is that persons, who experience negative effects from any medical device,  which is patient applied (patches fall under the medical device laws), should contact either the FDA (they have a rather simple online reporting form), or the manufacturer of the device (they are required to have a reporting system staffed with medical personnel)

I think most people are going to report an issue like this to their primary care physician, who would likely try another product on them. I pointed out the pinkish atea to my doctor and she said we could try another patch if it bothered me.

[Linde]

I think most people are going to report an issue like this to their primary care physician, who would likely try another product on them. I pointed out the pinkish atea to my doctor and she said we could try another patch if it bothered me.

And this is the problem.  Many docs don't report it either, and the manufacturer never finds out of possible problems.

I cannot recall that we ever received a single problem report from a physician for any skin applied products (almost all skin adhesive used for any product from any company is manufactured by my employer)

[Devlyn]

And this is the problem.  Many docs don't report it either, and the manufacturer never finds out of possible problems.

I cannot recall that we ever received a single problem report from a physician for any skin applied products (almost all skin adhesive used for any product from any company is manufactured by my employer)

Fair enough. You have experience and a connection to the industry and methods. For the consumer, we just want a product that works for us. 

[Linde]

Fair enough. You have experience and a connection to the industry and methods. For the consumer, we just want a product that works for us. 

And that is the reason why I started this with Mylan.  The outcome should benefit all of us.

But I also want to raise awareness that all FDA registered products require the manufacturer to establish a problem reporting system.  The more people use these systems, the better products we will receive!

If anybody does not feel comfortable with reporting some problem, they can PM me and I help them do handle this!