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Roxee Medication Guide

Device: Suture

Medication reference facts with explicit FDA-approval, off-label, source-limited, and safety context. Roxee does not sell, prescribe, or dispense medications.

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Device: Suture

Device: Suture

Drug type: Device/supply • Generic profile • Device/supply

Both 56% reference complete

Species: Both

Approval status: Device or supply record. This is a device or supply record, not a medication profile. No FDA animal-drug approval is implied.

Medication Snapshot

Merged from the current Roxee medication system with field-level provenance, freshness, and completeness tracking.

Device: Suture

Generic name
Device: Suture
Species
Both
Completeness
56%
Validation
Incomplete

Side Effects

Top reported reactions (openFDA): Dehiscence, medical device, Device Defective NOS, Device breakage/fracture, Medical device replacement, Device Complication NOS, Abdominal cavity hernia.

FAQ

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Pet Owner Quick Guide

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Roxee still has limited plain-language guidance for this medication. Use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific details.

Used for:

Your vet decides this. Here's what owners typically ask/watch for.

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • Hernia NOS (1 reports)
  • Device Defective NOS (1 reports)
  • Device breakage/fracture (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

What to tell or ask your vet today:

  • Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
  • How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?

Next actions

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Research brief

Medication Research Insights

A source-aware map of what to know, what is uncertain, and what to verify with your veterinarian.

Source Backed Signals

What to know

Evidence-backed context Limited

Roxee has limited cited overview evidence for Device: Suture; use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific decisions.

Source: openFDA case FRA-USFDACVM-2025-FR-000026
Safety signal coverage Reported signals

14 tracked reaction signals; 9 reported cases; 2 species groups. These are reporting and label-derived signals for interpretation with a veterinarian.

Source: openFDA case FRA-USFDACVM-2025-FR-000026
Interpretation guardrail Not causation

Adverse-event reports help form a watch list, but they do not prove the medication caused the reaction and they are not a risk ranking between medications.

Evidence tension

Stronger signal Label / review

Official labels, package inserts, and reviewed summaries carry more weight than isolated reports.

Source: openFDA case FRA-USFDACVM-2025-FR-000026
Weaker signal Reported data

Case reports and openFDA terms are useful for pattern awareness, but they are incomplete, can include multiple exposures, and do not estimate an individual pet's probability of harm.

Reaction signal map

Most reported reactions Top terms

Hernia NOS (1 reports), Device Defective NOS (1 reports), Device breakage/fracture (1 reports), Dehiscence, medical device (1 reports), Application site swelling (1 reports)

Body systems represented Signal grouping

Skin & allergy (1), Effectiveness (1), Other (12)

Species and breed lens

Species represented in reports Species lens

Dog (8 reports), Cat (6 reports)

What your vet may verify

Fit for this patient Vet check

Verify whether Device: Suture fits the pet's species, current diagnosis, age, weight, organ status, pregnancy/lactation status, and concurrent medications.

Evidence limitations Evidence review

Separate label-backed warnings from adverse-event reports and owner observations before changing the plan.

What to watch next

Watch list Owner-safe

Hernia NOS, Device Defective NOS, Device breakage/fracture

Call sooner if Escalation

Repeated vomiting or diarrhea. Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy). Collapse or fainting.

Bottom line: Use this Device: Suture brief as a structured watch list and source map, not as a reason to start, stop, or change treatment without your veterinarian.
Vet source depth
  1. openFDA case FRA-USFDACVM-2025-FR-000026 · adverse_reaction · adverse reactions

Evidence

Review status / Updated / Sources

Review status: Clinical reviewer not listed

Updated: April 11, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC

Sources:
Safety & side effects

Side effects to monitor:

  • Hernia NOS
  • Device Defective NOS
  • Device breakage/fracture

Most reported reactions:

  • Hernia NOS (1 reports)
  • Device Defective NOS (1 reports)
  • Device breakage/fracture (1 reports)

Emergency warning signs:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
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Vet Fast Scan

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FDA-labeled species
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Indication / use
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Form / route / dose
Confirm product label and patient-specific plan.
Warnings
No structured warnings linked yet.
Adverse-event caveat
No stored openFDA case explorer rows are linked yet.
Source docs
No source documents linked yet.

Quick Facts

Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.

Species: Both
Manufacturer: Manufacturer not confirmed

Adverse Reactions

Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.

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Tracked signals
14
Reported cases
9
Serious reports
0
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Skin & allergy (1) · Application site swelling Effectiveness (1) · Lack of efficacy, medical device Other (12) · Hernia NOS, Device Defective NOS, Device breakage/fracture
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Other 1 Dog 0
Other 1 Cat 0
Other 1 Cat 0
Other 1 Dog 0
Skin & allergy 1 Dog 0
Other 1 Dog 0
Other 1 Dog 0
Other 1 Dog 0

Species coverage: Dog (8) Cat (6)

View detailed reaction table
Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Unknown - -
Effectiveness Dog Unknown - -
Other Dog Unknown - -
Other Cat Unknown - -
Other Cat Unknown - -
Source metadata:
Veterinary reference (advanced)

Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.

At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Reference facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed Apr 11, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
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Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • No FDA branded products linked
No official FDA brand rows linked yet for this ingredient.
Catalog species: Both
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 0 • Cat 0 • View
Case summaries: 0
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.
Diagnosis Codes

Diagnosis-code mappings are not available for this medication yet.

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

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Top reaction signals
Hernia NOS (1) Device Defective NOS (1) Device breakage/fracture (1) Dehiscence, medical device (1) Application site swelling (1) Application site serous discharge (1) Application site mass NOS (1) Application site abscess (1)

Data Sources & Change Log

Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.

Official 1 Clinical 1 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Dehiscence, medical device, Device Defective NOS, Device breakage/fracture, Medical device replacement, Device Complication N… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Dehiscence, medical device, Device Defective NOS, Device breakage/fracture, Medical device replacement, Device Complication N… (Official, 2026-02-12)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Skin & allergy
Application site swelling (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.

Effectiveness
Lack of efficacy, medical device • Dog

Showing top 5 for Effectiveness.

Other
Hernia NOS (1) • Dog Device Defective NOS (1) • Cat Device breakage/fracture (1) • Cat Dehiscence, medical device (1) • Dog Application site serous discharge (1) • Dog
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Application site mass NOS (1) • Dog Application site abscess (1) • Dog Abdominal cavity hernia (1) • Cat Medical device replacement • Cat Device failure • Dog Device Complication NOS • Cat Death • Cat

Showing top 5 for Other.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

No case-level openFDA reports are linked for this medication yet.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Overdose Information

No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.

Storage & Handling

No approved storage guidance is linked yet for this ingredient. Use manufacturer packaging and veterinary guidance for handling/storage.

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