After conducting an in-depth analysis, The New York Times published a story recently which confirmed that, in many instances, GE Healthcare CT Scans are emitting harmful levels of radiation. The New York Times investigation found that when patients were given a CT brain perfusion scan, (often used to test for strokes), the scanners exposed individuals to radiation overdoses. When an individual was exposed to these dangerous radiation levels, it could cause burns, scabs, distinctive hair loss and even cancer or brain damage. The Food and Drug Administration is currently conducting its own review of this problem. Read the entire article for more information.
GE Healthcare says that its scanners are safe and any overexposure to radiation was the result of provider error. However, despite knowing that operator error often occurred when these CT scans were administered, GE Healthcare did not take corrective action. Experts indicated that the scanners could have been equipped with safety devices which would have alerted operators if the scanner was emitting too much radiation or better yet, would have shut down if doses reached troublesome levels
Clark, Perdue & List is currently looking into cases involving excessive radiation exposure resulting from GE Healthcare scanners. Clark, Perdue & List has substantial experience with pharmaceutical injury and medical device claims. If you or someone you know has suffered an injury caused by a GE Healthcare CT scanner, e-mail the Ohio CT Scanner attorneys at Clark, Perdue & List or call us at 1-866-603-1668 today.
