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an expired pentacel was given to a patient with no reported adverse event; Initial information received on 21-Mar-2023 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from an other health professional. This case involves a 1 years old male patient to whom an expired diphtheria/tetanus/5 hybrid AC pertussis/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) vaccine [Pentacel (VERO)] was given with no reported adverse event. The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s) and family history were not provided. Concomitant medications included hepatitis A vaccine INACT (HAVRIX) for Prophylactic vaccination. On 21-Mar-2023, the patient received 0.25 ml (milliliter) of suspect diphtheria/tetanus/5 hybrid AC pertussis/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) vaccine, suspension for injection(lot number: UJ613AAA, expiry date: 25-Feb-2023) (1x) (once) (With unknown strength) via intramuscular route in the right thigh for immunization. On 21-Mar-2023 the reporter reported that an expired pentacel was given to a patient with no reported adverse event (expired product administered) (latency: same day). No lab data were reported. Action taken: not applicable. At time of reporting, the outcome was Unknown for an event. 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 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.