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a patient received only the liquid portion of Pentacel/ No AE; Initial information received on 31-Mar-2021 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from an other health care professional (HCP) via Medical Information (Reference number- 00542797). This case is linked to case 2021SA128613 (same reporter). This case involves a five months old female patient who received only the liquid portion of DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/5 HYBRID AC PERTUSSIS/IPV(MRC5)/HIB(PRP/T) VACCINE [PENTACEL] 0.5 ml third dose (batch number: UJ162AB, expiry date: 24-APR-2021, frequency: once, strength: standard) via an unknown route in unknown administration site on 01-Mar-2021 for prophylactic vaccination (product preparation issue). The patient's medical history, medical treatments, vaccinations and family history were not provided. Concomitant medications included PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE CONJ 13V (CRM197) (PREVNAR 13), HEPATITIS B VACCINE and ROTAVIRUS VACCINE for prophylactic vaccination. It was an actual medication error due to inappropriate reconstitution technique (latency: same day). Potential Product Technique Complain: No, Description: Stated that the liquid portion of Pentacel was given to two children and want to know what to do. HCP who reports two patients received the liquid portion of Pentacel. She stated they are unsure which patient received the incorrect dose and asks what to do about potentially giving an extra dose. Treatment: none. Emergency Room/ Doctor Visit and date: none. Reporter relationship: HCP. Product used: Used. At the time of reporting, patient had no adverse event. This suspected adverse reaction report is submitted and classified as a medication error solely and exclusively to ensure the marketing authorization holders compliance with the requirements set out in guidelines. The classification as a medical error is in no way intended, nor should it be interpreted or construed as an allegation or claim made by the marketing authorization holder that any third party has contributed to or is to be held liable for the occurrence of this medication error.