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pentacel was administered to a patient after the expiration date, with no reported adverse event; Initial information received on 01-Feb-2023 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from an other health professional. This case involves an unknown age and gender patient and it was reported that Diphtheria, tetanus, AC pertussis, IPV AND HIB vaccine [Pentacel] (VERO) was administered to a patient after the expiration date with no reported adverse event. The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s), concomitant(s) and family history were not provided. On 01-Feb-2023, the patient received an unknown dose of suspect Diphtheria, tetanus, AC pertussis, IPV AND HIB vaccine (lot UJ640AAA, Expiry date: 28-Jan-2023) (with unknown formulation, strength, route and at unknown administration site) for immunization. On 01-Feb-2023, reporter reported that pentacel was administered to a patient after the expiration date, 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 the 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 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.