Received Jul 2, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNC21 | PNEUMO (CAPVAXIVE) | MERCK & CO. INC. | 1 | Z013655 | OT / LA |
HCP did not report any side effects; a unknown patient was inadvertently administered the CAPVAXIVE vaccine subcutaneously instead of intramuscularly; This spontaneous report was received from a medical assistant and referred to a patient of unknown age and gender. The patient's medical history, concurrent condition, past medications and concomitant medications were not reported. On 06-May-2026, the patient was inadvertently vaccinated with Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine (CAPVAXIVE) (Lot Number: Z013655, Expiration date: 11-Aug-2027; strength, dose and anatomical site were not reported) subcutaneously instead of intramuscularly for the treatment of prophylaxis (Incorrect route of product administration). The reporter did not report any side effects from the administration of the vaccine. No additional adverse event (AE) or product quality complaint (PQC) reported. This is an invalid case due to Unknown Patient. Follow-up information has been received from a health care professional on 18-Jun-2026. The report concerned to a 58-year-old female patient. On 06-MAY-2026, the patient arrived for a routine medical examination. There were ordered labs and vaccines, which included measles mumps and rubeola (MMR) vaccine and Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine (CAPVAXIVE) (also reported as pneumonia vaccine). The original intent was to administer the measles mumps and rubeola (MMR) subcutaneously and Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine (CAPVAXIVE) intramuscularly, but she mistakenly reversed the two injections and administered the Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine (CAPVAXIVE) subcutaneously (previously reported), in the left arm and was well tolerated, she did not realize the error until after she left the office. The health care professional called the patient and explained to her the error. She was understanding and agreed to have a walk-in visit after her upcoming vacation. As of today's date, the patient had not come in to be re-vaccinated. She had not reported an adverse experience (no adverse event). The case has become valid on 18-Jun-2026. A valid patient was missing in the previous version.
MMR; STERILE DILUENT