Device: Suture
1,044 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.
1,044
Total Reports
22
Deaths Reported
210.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Device: Suture
Administration Routes
UnknownSubcutaneousPeriodontalOtherIntradermal
Species Affected
Unknown 811
Dog 102
Cat 79
Other 28
Cattle 11
Rabbit 6
Horse 5
Sheep 1
Pig 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 840
Dog (unknown) 91
Cat (unknown) 79
Cattle (unknown) 10
Rabbit (unknown) 6
Horse (unknown) 5
Terrier - Yorkshire 2
Beagle 1
Crossbred Canine/dog 1
Sheep (unknown) 1
Most Reported Reactions
Device Defective NOS 724
Device breakage/fracture 137
Dehiscence, medical device 121
Product Defect, General 67
Lack of efficacy - NOS 53
Lack of efficacy, medical device 35
Device Complication NOS 34
Death 25
Device failure 22
Abdominal cavity hernia 22
Medical device replacement 20
Hernia NOS 15
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
236 (80.5%)
Recovered/Normal
24 (8.2%)
Died
21 (7.2%)
Ongoing
7 (2.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
4 (1.4%)
Euthanized
1 (0.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.