Device: Electrosurgery

25 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.
25
Total Reports
2
Deaths Reported
800.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Device: Electrosurgery

Administration Routes

Unknown

Species Affected

Unknown 12
Dog 10
Human 2
Other Mammals 1

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 15
Dog (unknown) 9
Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 1

Most Reported Reactions

Device Defective NOS 19
Burn 10
Application site burn 2
Device Complication NOS 2
Wrong technique in device usage process 1
Injury associated with device 1
Blood loss NOS 1
Application site lesion 1
Sudden death 1
Haemorrhage NOS 1
Necropsy performed 1
Localised pain NOS (see other SOCs for specific pain) 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
17 (85.0%)
Died
2 (10.0%)
Ongoing
1 (5.0%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.