The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0023-2017·Announced 2016-10-12

Ivoclar Vivadent Recalls Zenostar MT Color A3 Dental Porcelain Coloring Liquid

Ivoclar Vivadent is recalling 42 units of Zenostar MT Color A3 dental porcelain coloring liquid due to packaging leaks that may cause skin irritation.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is limited to skin irritation from potential packaging leaks, which aligns with the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or minor defects.

Plain-English summary

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. is recalling 42 units of Zenostar MT Color A3 60ml (art. no. 681052), a liquid used for coloring dental porcelain. The recall affects specific lots with expiration dates of November 2, 2017, and September 17, 2017.

The recall is being issued because the primary packaging of these products may show leaks in individual cases. As a consequence, the liquid may escape inadvertently, and direct contact with this liquid may lead to skin irritation.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Consumers and dental professionals should stop using the affected products and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Zenostar MT Color A3 60ml, art. no. 681052. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain
Manufacturer
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Dental Materials
Hazard
Affected units
42

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Lot No: U49683
  • exp date: Nov 2 2017
  • U49656
  • and U39116
  • exp date: Sep 17 2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 31 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 21 recalled by Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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