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bleeding from the penis; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable Nurse. A 78-year-old male patient received the first dose of BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE), lot EL0142, via an unspecified route of administration in left arm on 05Jan2021 at single dose for covid-19 immunisation. Medical history included fracture displacement on 23Dec2020, atrial fibrillation, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, post surgical ortho care, semen bleeding, from an unknown date and unknown if ongoing, Covid positive on 06Nov2020 (he was Covid positive before and didn't want to get it again and give it to his wife). There were no concomitant medications. The patient underwent lab tests and procedures which included Covid test positive on 06Nov2020. The patient experienced bleeding from the penis on an unspecified date with outcome of unknown. Nurse wanted to know if there is information about interactions between blood thinners and the vaccine.; Sender's Comments: Based on temporal association, the causal relationship between BNT162B2 and the event penile haemorrhage cannot be excluded. The information available in this report is limited and does not allow a medically meaningful assessment. Of note, semen bleeding was reported as medical history and no concomitant medications were reported; hence, the role of other possible medical conditions or medications cannot be ruled out. This case will be reassessed once additional information becomes available. 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.
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| Name | Dose # | Type | Manufacturer | Lot | Route | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH)) | 1 | COVID19 | PFIZER\BIONTECH | EL0142 | LA |
| RECVDATE: | 01-21-2021 | RPT_DATE: |
| CAGE_YR: | |
| CAGE_MO: | |
| DIED: | U |
| DATEDIED: | |
| L_THREAT: | U |
| ER_VISIT: | |
| HOSPITAL: | U |
| HOSPDAYS: | |
| X_STAY: | U |
| DISABLE: | U |
| RECOVD: | U |
| LAB_DATA: | Test Date: 20201106; Test Name: Covid-19; Test Result: Positive |
| V_ADMINBY: | |
| OTHER_MEDS: | |
| CUR_ILL: | |
| HISTORY: | Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Atrial fibrillation; Bloody semen; COVID-19 virus test positive; Fracture displacement; Hypertension; Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Orthosis user (post surgical ortho care) |
| PRIOR_VAX: | |
| SPLTTYPE: | USPFIZER INC2021021534 |
| FORM_VERS: | |
| TODAYS_DATE: | 01-21-2021 |
| BIRTH_DEFECT: | U |
| OFC_VISIT: | U |
| ER_ED_VISIT: | U |
| ALLERGIES: | |
| V_FUNDBY: |
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