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Report #2881140

Received Jan 8, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
Age unknown
State
NY
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
—
Onset
—
Days to onset
—
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALSUNKIA727—

Symptoms (1)

Product preparation issue

Symptom narrative

inappropriate reconstitution technique; inappropriate reconstitution technique/ administered a dose of Shingrix that was reconstituted incorrectly; This non-serious case was reported by a nurse via call center representative and described the occurrence of inappropriate preparation of medication in a male patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) (batch number IA727, expiry date 06-JUN-2027) for prophylaxis. On an unknown date, the patient received Shingrix. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced inappropriate preparation of medication (Verbatim: inappropriate reconstitution technique) and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered (Verbatim: inappropriate reconstitution technique/ administered a dose of Shingrix that was reconstituted incorrectly). The outcome of the inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered were not applicable. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 07-JAN-2026 The reporter reported that patient was administered a dose of Shingrix that was reconstituted incorrectly as it was reconstituted with sterile water instead of the adjuvant.