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dead; Collapsed; bnt162b2 was given to patient with immunocompromised w/ reportable conditions; bnt162b2 was given to patient with immunocompromised w/ reportable conditions; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable nurse. A 40-year-old male patient receive first dose of bnt162b2 (Lot number: EK9231, Brand: Pfizer), intramuscular in left arm on 21Jan2021 15:15 at single dose for COVID-19 immunization. Medical history included immunocompromised w/ reportable conditions from an unknown date and unknown if ongoing, positive for Covid in September from Sep2020 to an unknown date. The patient's concomitant medications were not reported. The patient experienced dead, collapsed on 26Jan2021. Therapeutic measures were taken as a result of collapsed. The outcome of collapsed was unknown. The patient died on 26Jan2021. It was not reported if an autopsy was performed. Received Covid vaccine here on 21Jan2021, was at work on 26Jan2021 and collapsed, no known complaints at the time, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) was initiated immediately, transported to ER (Emergency room) and pronounced dead. Unknown if other vaccine in four weeks. The patient had COVID prior vaccination. Unknown If COVID tested post vaccination.; Sender's Comments: Based on the information currently provided, the patient was immunocompromised and had prior COVID infection. The death and syncope more likely are associated with the patient underlying medical conditions. More information such medical history, concomitant medications, treatment indication and event term details especially death cause and autopsy results are needed for fully medical assessment. The impact of this report on the benefit/risk profile of the Pfizer product is evaluated as part of Pfizer procedures for safety evaluation, including the review and analysis of aggregate data for adverse events. Any safety concern identified as part of this review, as well as any appropriate action in response, will be promptly notified to Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees and Investigators, as appropriate.; Reported Cause(s) of Death: Dead
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| Name | Dose # | Type | Manufacturer | Lot | Route | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH)) | 1 | COVID19 | PFIZER\BIONTECH | EK9231 | OT | LA |
| RECVDATE: | 02-04-2021 | RPT_DATE: |
| CAGE_YR: | |
| CAGE_MO: | |
| DIED: | Y |
| DATEDIED: | 01-26-2021 |
| L_THREAT: | U |
| ER_VISIT: | U |
| HOSPITAL: | U |
| HOSPDAYS: | |
| X_STAY: | U |
| DISABLE: | U |
| RECOVD: | N |
| LAB_DATA: | |
| V_ADMINBY: | OTH |
| OTHER_MEDS: | |
| CUR_ILL: | |
| HISTORY: | Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: COVID-19; Immunocompromised |
| PRIOR_VAX: | |
| SPLTTYPE: | USPFIZER INC2021085790 |
| FORM_VERS: | 2 |
| TODAYS_DATE: | 02-03-2021 |
| BIRTH_DEFECT: | U |
| OFC_VISIT: | U |
| ER_ED_VISIT: | Y |
| ALLERGIES: | |
| V_FUNDBY: |
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