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Gadolinium-based MRI dyes—which are used prior to magnetic resonance imaging tests—have been linked to a number of serious side effects , including a very rare and potentially fatal disease known as neprhogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). According to the Food and Drug Administration, 25 cases of NSF have been reported in patients who had recently received an MRI dye injection. The FDA is urging patients who have suffered side effects after being injected with a gadolinium-based MRI dye to file a report with MedWatch, the agency's adverse effect reporting program.

If you or a loved one developed NSF because of a gadolinium-based MRI dye, a qualified attorney can help you explore your legal options. Contact us today to arrange a complimentary consultation.

MRI Dyes and NSF

The first case of NSF was documented in 1997, and there are only about 200 cases of the disease worldwide. Experts are still trying to determine the exact cause, but the incidence of the disease tends to be particularly high in those injected with gadolinium-based MRI dyes. Evidence also suggests that the risk of NSF is increased in kidney disease patients who undergo MRI testing with an MRI dye.

NSF is an extremely debilitating disease characterized by a thickening of the skin and connective tissues. This often results in limited mobility and even broken bones. NSF may also affect internal organs, and in such cases, the disease may prove fatal.

Symptoms of NSF include skin that feels “woody,” muscle weakness, bone pain, red skin patches or skin lesions, and burning or itching in the affected areas. Individuals who experience any of these symptoms after undergoing an MRI test should consult with a physician immediately.

FDA Approved MRI Dyes

In May 2007, the FDA announced that the product labeling for gadolinium-based MRI dyes would be updated with a black box—the strongest level of warning—to highlight the risk of NSF, particularly in patients with insufficient kidney functioning. FDA approved MRI dyes include:

• Omniscan
• OptiMark
• ProHance
• Magnevist
• MultiHance

Diagnosed with NSF?

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with NSF after being injected with an MRI dye, let us put you in contact with an experienced attorney who can answer your questions and inform you of your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation.