Gadolinium Toxicity Lawsuits

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A rare earth chemical used in MRI contrast dyes may cause serious injuries.  Injured patients are bringing Gadolinium toxicity lawsuits.

The Nashville product liability attorneys at David Randolph Smith & Associates understand the unique complications and difficulties that arise from a defective medical device lawsuit.  We are ready to help you navigate your claim.

What is gadolinium?

Gadolinium is a metallic chemical element used as an ingredient in some types of MRI contrast dyes. Gadolinium can be combined with other chemicals to create a dye with magnetic properties.   This MRI contrast dye highlights internal structures of the body on MRI images.  Because of these magnetic properties, gadolinium  produces significantly clearer images.   These clearer MRI images allow physicians to diagnose their patients with greater quickness and accuracy.  But Gadolinium toxicity lawsuits are on the rise as more MRI patients discover the chemical may remain in the body and cause adverse reactions.

What is gadolinium toxicity?

But gadolinium may carry unfortunate risks and side effects.  Gadolinium toxicity is the term for a dangerous level of gadolinium buildup in the body’s system. As gadolinium became an ingredient in MRI contrast dye, medical professionals believed that it would easily exit the body’s system through the kidneys and urine tract.

But as patients report more and more cases of gadolinium toxicity, the safety of Gadolinium is in doubt.   Patients are coming forward with evidence of significant levels of gadolinium buildup in their systems.  These unfortunate incidents are leading to gadolinium toxicity lawsuits. These patients allege that gadolinium buildup causes a host of side effects and medical conditions, including:

  • Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (a skin condition that causes scarring)
  • Debilitating nerve pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Joint and muscle stiffness
  • Memory loss
  • Severe, chronic headaches

Because of these severe side effects,  many medical professionals and organizations now question the use of gadolinium  in MRI dye. In 2017, the FDA issued an official warning stating that gadolinium accumulates in the body.  The FDA required that medical professionals inform new outpatients of the potential risks of gadolinium before receiving it in MRI contract dyes.

I or a loved one have suffered an injury as a result of gadolinium toxicity. What should I do next?

If you or a loved one have suffered injury as a result of exposure to gadolinium, call the Tennessee gadolinium lawyers at David Randolph Smith & Associates today. Our experienced Nashville gadolinium injury attorneys stand ready to evaluate your case.   We can offer the best advice for the next step in your Tennessee gadolinium lawsuit.

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