Received Mar 14, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMR | MEASLES + MUMPS + RUBELLA (MMR II) | MERCK & CO. INC. | UNK | Y011709 | — |
The HCP stated the needle stayed in the patient; No other adverse issues or side effects were reported related to the incident.; It was unknown if the patient got the full dose and the physician plans to check titers going forward; This spontaneous report was received from a Nurse and refers to a 4-year-old female patient. The patient's medical history was not reported. The patient's concurrent conditions were not reported. Concomitant therapies were not reported. On 20-Feb-2025, the patient was vaccinated with Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (Wistar RA 27-3) Virus Vaccine, Live (M-M-R II), (lot #Y011709, expiration date: 02-Jul-2026) 0.5 mL (0.5mL / once), with sterile diluent (lot #2050911, expiration date: 11-Feb-2027) 0.5 mL (0.5mL / once), injection administered by Unknown route. This was a routine vaccination for 4-year check up. The nurse reported that the hub/luer lock on the sterile diluent syringe became loose causing the needle to fall off. She stated when trying to screw the needle on tight, it caused the hub to become loose and detach (captured in Case# 2260119). The nurse stated the needle stayed in the patient after she administered the injection (Needle issue) and a "few drops" splattered in her (nurse's) face, in which she had to flush her face and eyes (Nurse's report captured in Case# 2260119). It was unknown if the patient got the full dose and it was reported that the physician planned to check titers going forward (Underdose). It was also unknown what amount splattered onto the HCP (nurse's) face/eyes. The nurse and patient were not injured during the incident, the needle was removed easily and quickly without concern of sanitation issues, and no other medical attention was required. No other adverse issues or side effects were reported related to the incident (No adverse event).;
STERILE DILUENT