FDA News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2009 Media Inquiries: Karen Riley, 301-796-4674Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Warns About Risk of Wearing Medicated Patches During MRIs Certain adhesive patches that deliver medication through the skin have been found to be a risk to patient safety. The patches, if worn while undergoing magnetic resonance imaging scans or MRIs, can cause skin burns, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today. The patches of concern include both brand name and generic products and patches purchased over the counter without a prescription. The FDA issued the Public Health Advisory on transdermal drug patches...