Received Apr 10, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPV9 | HPV (GARDASIL 9) | MERCK & CO. INC. | 1 | Z007354 | — |
| HPV9 | HPV (GARDASIL 9) | MERCK & CO. INC. | 2 | Z007354 | — |
The caller stated that he product did not have a barcode, and only had a QR code. Caller stated that she would like to know whether the product is legitimate because "in country, they place water in place of the actual drug; No additional AE/PQC.; This spontaneous report was received from a consumer or other non-health professional and refers to a female patient of unknown age. The patient's pertinent medical history, concurrent conditions, concomitant medications, and previous drug reactions or allergies were not reported. On an unknown date, the patient was vaccinated with the first and second dose of Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant (GARDASIL 9), 0.5 mL, for prophylaxis (route of administration and anatomical location not reported). Both doses were reported to be from the same lot (lot Z007354; expiry 07-Oct-2027, as reported). The reporter called from one country on behalf of a friend in another country. It was stated that the product packaging did not have a barcode and only had a QR code, and the reporter expressed concern that the product may not be legitimate, stating that "in country, they place water in place of the actual drug." (Suspected counterfeit product). No additional adverse events were reported (No adverse event).; Sender's Comments: Priority : 5 , Is case serious : No , MNSC number : 02978111-02978110 , CLIC number : , ESTAR number : , IRMS number : 500TP00000hbwHBYAY|09042026230040|2338 , Central date : 2026-04-10 , Classification : DMC, Attachment description : NSC Call , Safety case number : , MNSC case number : 02978111 , MNSC interaction number : 02978110 , Integration log UniqueID : 500TP00000hbwHBYAY|09042026230040|2338 , Service cloud CaseID : 500TP00000hbwHBYAY