Received May 29, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDAP | TDAP (BOOSTRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | UNK | KR75K | — |
Accidental exposure to product/the vaccine, spilled onto the HCP's pant; Accidental exposure to product; The plunger from one BOOSTRIX slipped out of the syringe; product complaint; This non-serious case was reported by a nurse via call center representative and described the occurrence of occupational exposure while preparing product for administration in a female patient who received DTPa (Reduced antigen) (Boostrix) (batch number KR75K) for prophylaxis. This case was associated with a product complaint. On an unknown date, the patient received Boostrix. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Boostrix, the patient experienced occupational exposure while preparing product for administration (Verbatim: Accidental exposure to product/the vaccine, spilled onto the HCP's pant), exposure via skin contact (Verbatim: Accidental exposure to product), syringe issue (Verbatim: The plunger from one BOOSTRIX slipped out of the syringe) and pharmaceutical product complaint (Verbatim: product complaint). The outcome of the occupational exposure while preparing product for administration, exposure via skin contact, syringe issue and pharmaceutical product complaint were not applicable. It was unknown if the reporter considered the syringe issue to be related to Boostrix. It was unknown if the company considered the syringe issue to be related to Boostrix. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 27-MAY-2025 The nurse reported that the plunger from one Boostrix slipped out of the syringe during preparation for administration. Because of this the vaccine, spilled onto the healthcare professional's pants. The defect was discovered during preparation for administration, while the needle was being attached to the syringe, the suspect syringe was the first syringe removed from the multipack. The rod was very slick; there was no stopping point for it. The stopper did not appear to be screwed all the way, was wobbly. There did not appear to be any damage or other defects to the syringe.