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they had administered an expired vaccine to a patient, with no reported adverse event; Initial information received on 09-May-2023 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a health professional. This case involves a 27 months old male patient administered an expired Diphtheria/Tetanus/5 Hybrid Ac Pertussis/Ipv(Vero)/Hib(Prp/T) Vaccine [Pentacel (Vero)] vaccine, with no reported adverse event. 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, Suspension for injection (strength, dose: unknown) (lot: UJ662AA, Expiry date: 04-May-2023) via unknown route in unknown administration site for prophylactic vaccination (immunization). On an unknown date the patient had administered an expired Diphtheria/Tetanus/5 Hybrid Ac Pertussis/Ipv(Vero)/Hib(Prp/T) Vaccine, with no reported adverse event (expired product administered) (latency: same day). It was reported, "Medical assistant called to report that they had administered an expired vaccine to a patient." Action taken with Diphtheria, Tetanus, Ac Pertussis, Ipv And Hib Vaccine was not applicable. It was not reported if the patient received a corrective treatment for the event. 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 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.