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Medium RiskFDA Device
Medical Devices/Implants & Prosthetics

IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG: IPS e.max ZirCAD Dental Blocks Recalled Due to Risk of Cracking and Fracture

Agency Publication Date: April 30, 2024
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Summary

Ivoclar Vivadent AG has recalled 40,138 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime zirconium oxide blocks used by dental professionals to create permanent tooth restorations. These dental blocks may develop cracks after the sintering process, which is the heating stage used to harden the material. If these cracks are not noticed before the restoration is placed, the replacement tooth may fracture while in the patient's mouth, requiring a new procedure and replacement restoration.

Risk

Defective blocks can contain structural weaknesses that lead to cracks during heat treatment. If a cracked restoration is installed, it is likely to break under the pressure of normal biting and chewing, potentially causing discomfort or injury to the patient and necessitating additional dental surgery to replace the failed crown or bridge.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory for IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime blocks in shades BL1, A1, A2, A3, B1, and C2 with specific Article Numbers: 758434, 758437, 758438, 758439, 758441, and 758443.
  2. Verify if your product is affected by matching the lot or batch numbers on the packaging, specifically: Z063MW, Z067JD, Z067J5, Z067J6, Z06CBD, Z06CBF, Z063MX, Z067JH, Z067J9, Z06B6Y, Z06D4N, Z063MT, Z067JF, Z067JC, Z067JG, Z067JB, Z06B6Z, Z06CBG, Z065M0, Z06CBH, or Z065M1.
  3. Inspect any restorations currently in production or recently completed using these lots for visible cracks immediately after the sintering process.
  4. Stop using any affected blocks from these specific lot numbers and set them aside to prevent further use in patient restorations.
  5. Contact your dental healthcare provider or Ivoclar Vivadent AG directly at their Liechtenstein headquarters or through US distribution channels for further instructions on returning defective product or obtaining a refund.
  6. For additional information, contact the FDA's medical device recall line at 1-888-463-6332 or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls.

Your Remedy Options

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Healthcare provider or manufacturer contact

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Affected Products

Product: IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime BL1 C17/3
Model / REF:
758434
Z-1703-2024
UPC Codes:
07615208438703
Lot Numbers:
Z063MW
Z067JD
Product: IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime A1 C17/5
Model / REF:
758437
Z-1704-2024
UPC Codes:
07615208438673
Lot Numbers:
Z067J5
Z067J6
Z06CBD
Z06CBF
Product: IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime A2 C17/5
Model / REF:
758438
Z-1705-2024
UPC Codes:
07615208438666
Lot Numbers:
Z063MX
Z067JH
Z067J9
Z06B6Y
Z06D4N
Product: IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime A3 C17/5
Model / REF:
758439
Z-1706-2024
UPC Codes:
07615208438659
Lot Numbers:
Z063MT
Z067JF
Z067JC
Z067JG
Z067JB
Z06B6Z
Z06CBG
Product: IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime B1 C17/5
Model / REF:
758441
Z-1707-2024
UPC Codes:
07615208438635
Lot Numbers:
Z065M0
Z06CBH
Product: IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime C2 C17/5
Model / REF:
758443
Z-1708-2024
UPC Codes:
07615208438611
Lot Numbers:
Z065M1

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94401
Status: Active
Manufacturer: IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG
Sold By: Ivoclar Vivadent AG; Dental supply distributors
Manufactured In: Germany
Units Affected: 6 products (2286 units; 7445 units; 11330 units; 12525 units; 4080 units; 2472 units)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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