Mr Bryson had undergone treatment at Ninewells Hospital

Charles Bryson, 68, of Pitlochry, died last month following treatment at Ninewells Hospital, in Dundee.

He developed complications after he pricked his toe on a drawing pin, which led to part of his toe and then his foot being amputated.

Hospital officials said they have launched an inquiry and offered talks with the family.

MRSA, along with organ failure and septicaemia, were recorded as causes of Mr Bryson's death at Perth Royal Infirmary.

His wife Sheila, 67, said she has contacted solicitors because records showed that Mr Bryson had the superbug in February this year, but was not told about it until May.

Mrs Bryson plans to sue NHS Tayside for medical negligence.

'Protective clothing'

She said: "We have a death certificate with MRSA on it, and they never told us he had it.

"Nobody was told when he was in Ninewells and we didn't wear protective clothing. We were put at risk.

"I want them to pay for what they have done. I have lost my husband. He went in for a prick on his toe and now he's dead.

"We had many years to come and now I am on my own."

A spokeswoman for NHS Tayside said: "We are aware of the case and are fully investigating it.

"We have launched a formal investigation and the chief executive Jerry Marr is more than happy to meet the family if they want to meet him or any other clinician."