Device: Catheter
137 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
137
Total Reports
6
Deaths Reported
440.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Device: Catheter
Administration Routes
UnknownIntravenousSubcutaneous
Species Affected
Dog 65
Unknown 60
Cat 5
Horse 4
Cattle 1
Primate 1
Pig 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 61
Dog (unknown) 50
Cat (unknown) 5
Horse (unknown) 4
Maltese 4
Retriever - Labrador 2
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 1
Boxer (German Boxer) 1
Irish Wolfhound 1
Poodle - Toy 1
Most Reported Reactions
Device Defective NOS 63
Device breakage/fracture 53
Foreign body, medical device 41
Product Defect, General 14
Application site reaction NOS 9
Medical device removal 7
Fever 5
Abnormal radiograph finding 5
Blood loss NOS 5
Injection site inflammation 4
Injection site necrosis 4
Death 4
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
37 (52.9%)
Recovered/Normal
21 (30.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
6 (8.6%)
Died
5 (7.1%)
Euthanized
1 (1.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.