Drug recall

IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray 270 mL, Product Code/Model/Catalog Number 609432AN, Rx only. Porcelain glaze…

FDA recall event 71636 · Class II · Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 71636
Recall numbers Z-2265-2015
Recalling firm Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray 270 mL, Product Code/Model/Catalog Number 609432AN, Rx only. Porcelain glaze spray used in the fabrication of dental restorations
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Complaints were received of coarse particles in the glazed surface of IPS e.max Ceram restorations. A basic component of the glass contains a higher number of large grain sizes than usual.
Initiation date Jul 9, 2015
Report date Aug 5, 2015
Termination date May 27, 2016
City Buffalo
State NY
Country United States
FEI number 1316092

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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