Monday May 4, 2009
Transdermal patch burn and MRI

Certain transdermal patches contain aluminum or other metals in the backing of the patches. Patches that contain metal can overheat during an MRI scan and cause skin burns in the immediate area of the patch. Patches usually contain metal in the layer of the patch that is not in contact with the skin (the backing).
Following patches have been identified by FDA.

Catapres TTS

(Clonidine)

Neupro

(Rotigotine)
Lidopel

(Lidocaine HCl and epinephrine)
Synera

(Lidocaine/Tetracaine)
Transderm-Scop

(Scopolamine)
Prostep

(Nicotine transdermal system)

Habitrol

(Nicotine transdermal system)

Nicotrol TD

(Nicotine transdermal system)
Androderm

(Testosterone transdermal system)
Fentanyl

(Fentanyl)

Salonpas Power Plus

(Methyl Salicylate/Menthol)

Reference:

1. FDA Public Health Advisory Risk of Burns during MRI Scans from Transdermal Drug Patches with Metallic Backings - fda.gov