Suture

11 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.
11
Total Reports
3
Deaths Reported
2730.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Suture

Administration Routes

UnknownSubcutaneousOtherIntramuscularIntradermal

Species Affected

Dog 7
Cat 3
Cattle 1

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 3
Pit Bull 3
Terrier - Yorkshire 1
Retriever - Labrador 1
Boxer (German Boxer) 1
Shepherd Dog - Australian 1
Aberdeen Angus 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3
Other abnormal test result NOS 3
Vomiting 3
Weight loss 2
Skin necrosis 2
Dehydration 2
Seroma 2
Death by euthanasia 2
Implant site reaction NOS 2
Hyperphosphataemia 2
Abnormal ultrasound finding 2
Lymphopenia 2

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
3 (27.3%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (27.3%)
Euthanized
2 (18.2%)
Outcome Unknown
2 (18.2%)
Died
1 (9.1%)

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