Ivoclar Vivadent recalls IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A2 C17/5 ceramic restorations that may crack during sintering. Affected units have specific product numbers and lot numbers.
Restorations crack during the sintering process.
Ivoclar Vivadent is recalling certain ceramic dental restorations that can crack during the sintering process. This could lead to failure of the dental restoration and potential injury if the crack causes the restoration to break off.
The ceramic restorations can crack during the sintering process, which is when the material is heated to fuse it into a final product. This cracking could cause the restoration to fail, potentially leading to injury if the broken piece becomes loose in the mouth.
Dentists and dental labs that use the recalled IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A2 C17/5 ceramic restorations are affected. Patients receiving these restorations may be at risk if the restoration cracks.
Check for product number 686194 and lot numbers Y47472 or Z000V0 on the packaging or documentation. The product is intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD CAD/CAM dental restorations.
Identify the product number (686194) and lot numbers (Y47472, Z000V0) on the packaging or documentation.
The product may crack during the sintering process, which could lead to failure of the dental restoration.
Check the product number and lot numbers on the packaging or documentation to see if it is affected. If it is, contact Ivoclar Vivadent for further instructions.
The recall is due to a potential for cracking during sintering, which could lead to failure of the restoration. However, the risk of serious injury is low as the product is designed for dental use and cracking is not common.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ivoclar Vivadent to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1838-2020 — Ivoclar Vivadent Ivoclar Vivadent Hello, I own a Ivoclar Vivadent that is covered by recall Z-1838-2020 from Ivoclar Vivadent. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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