InjuryDZJ
VSP SYSTEM
Received Mar 17, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 4, 2026
Report 1724955-2026-00003 · MDR key 24617726
Device
Product problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient
NA · Unknown
- Nerve Damage
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHILE PERFORMING THE VERTICAL OSTEOTOMY OF THE BSSO, THE RESIDENT ASSUMED THE CUTTING SLOT ENDED AT THE INFERIOR BORDER AND CONTINUED CUTTING BASED OFF THAT. CONFUSION ALSO AROSE WHEN LOOKING AT THE NERVE TO DISTAL MANDIBLE MEASUREMENTS IN THE CASE REPORT AS THE RESIDENT BELIEVED THERE SHOULD'VE BEEN TWO MEASUREMENTS - ONE AT THE ANTERIOR CUT OF THE WEDGE AND ANOTHER AT THE POSTERIOR. THESE COMBINED RESULTED IN THE PATIENTS NERVES BEING SEVERED BILATERALLY.