Ivoclar Vivadent AG Benderer Strasse 2 Schaan Liechtenstein Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A1 C17/5 -ceramic for dental use, intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilized zirconium oxide blocks for the CAD/CAM technology Product Number: 686193 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A1 C17/5 -ceramic for dental use, intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilized zirconium oxide blocks for the CAD/CAM technology Product Number: 686193
Brand
Ivoclar Vivadent AG Benderer Strasse 2 Schaan Liechtenstein
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: Y48711
Products Sold
Lot Number: Y48711
Ivoclar Vivadent AG Benderer Strasse 2 Schaan Liechtenstein is recalling Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A1 C17/5 -ceramic for dental use, intended for IPS e. due to Restorations crack during the sintering process.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Restorations crack during the sintering process.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Ivoclar Vivadent issued notification via email to distributors on 4/13/20 via email and email and priority mail to Dentists, labs on by 4/20/20. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Actions to be taken: 1. Check your stock and immediately segregate any material marked with the affected lot numbers. 2. Discard product. 3. Complete, sign and return the attached acknowledgement form and email to Scott.Buchheit@pattersondental.com. 4. Credit will be issued for all returned acknowledgment forms Questions contact Ivoclar Vivadent Customer Service at 800-533-6825 or your Patterson representative.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026