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mistakenly mixed the powder component (ActHib) of Pentacel with sterile saline and failed to use the DTaP/IPV portion with no reported adverse event; mistakenly mixed the powder component (ActHib) of Pentacel with sterile saline and failed to use the DTaP/IPV portion with no reported adverse event; Initial information received on 13-Oct-2022 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a other health professional. This case involves an unknown age and unknown gender patient and reported that mistakenly mixed the powder component (Acthib) of Pentacel with sterile saline and failed to use the Dtap/Ipv portion with no reported adverse event , it involved vaccine DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/5 HYBRID AC PERTUSSIS/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) VACCINE [PENTACEL (VERO)]. The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s) and family history were not provided. On an unknown date, the patient received a dose of suspect DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/5 HYBRID AC PERTUSSIS/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) VACCINE , with an unknown formulation and strength, (lot: UJ660AAA ; expiry date: 25-Feb-2023) via unknown route in unknown administration site for immunization. On an unknown date the reporter mistakenly mixed the powder component (Acthib) of Pentacel with sterile saline and failed to use the Dtap/Ipv portion with no reported adverse event (product preparation error) (single component of a two-component product administered) (latency: same day) . Action taken : not applicable. Outcome: unknown This suspected adverse reaction report is submitted and classified as a medication error solely and exclusively to ensure the marketing authorization holder's compliance with the requirements set out in the Directive 2001/83/EC and Module VI of the Good Pharmacovigilance Practices. 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.