510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMedin Tech Zirconia-CP10, SS1000
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medin Tech · EIH Powder, Porcelain
Cleared on Jan 18, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K023327 (Cynovad, 2002) and 3 other predicates after a 33-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1983. 80 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 18, 2005
- Review
- 33 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EIH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K830955 (1983). 11 ancestors in all. 80 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK830955 Dental Ceramic for Fabrication of CrownDentsply Intl. · 1983
- 3 generations backK971869 Finesse All-Ceramic SystemDentsply Intl. · 1997
- 2 generations backK984201 DenzirDentronic AB · 1999
- 1 generation backK023327 Cynovad ZirkonCynovad · 2002
- This deviceK043472 Medin Tech Zirconia-CP10, SS1000Medin Tech · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 76 of its ownK062695 Sagemax Z-BlankSagemax Bioceramics, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 43 of its ownK081850 Bisque Zirconia Blanks, Type ByzZircar Zirconia, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 41 of its ownK093560 Upcera Zirconia BlanksShenyang Upcera Co., Ltd. · 2010
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 25 of its ownK141724 Upcera Dental Zirconia Blank & Dental Zirconia Pre-Shaded BlankLiaoning Upcera Co., Ltd. · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 17 of its ownK081263 StarceramH.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH & Co.Kg · 2008
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 80 · See all- K062695Sagemax Z-BlankSagemax Bioceramics, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly76descendants
- K081850Bisque Zirconia Blanks, Type ByzZircar Zirconia, Inc. · 2008 · 2 generations on43descendants
- K093560Upcera Zirconia BlanksShenyang Upcera Co., Ltd. · 2010 · 3 generations on41descendants
- K141724Upcera Dental Zirconia Blank & Dental Zirconia Pre-Shaded BlankLiaoning Upcera Co., Ltd. · 2014 · 4 generations on25descendants
- K081263StarceramH.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH & Co.Kg · 2008 · 2 generations on17descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K830955 | Dental Ceramic for Fabrication of Crown | Dentsply Intl. | 1983 | — |
| −3 | K971869 | Finesse All-Ceramic System | Dentsply Intl. | 1997 | — |
| −2 | K984201 | Denzir | Dentronic AB | 1999 | — |
| −1 | K023327 | Cynovad Zirkon | Cynovad | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K043472 | Medin Tech Zirconia-CP10, SS1000 | Medin Tech | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K062695 | Sagemax Z-Blank | Sagemax Bioceramics, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K081850 | Bisque Zirconia Blanks, Type Byz | Zircar Zirconia, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +3 | K093560 | Upcera Zirconia Blanks | Shenyang Upcera Co., Ltd. | 2010 | — |
| +4 | K141724 | Upcera Dental Zirconia Blank & Dental Zirconia Pre-Shaded Blank | Liaoning Upcera Co., Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K081263 | Starceram | H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH & Co.Kg | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new EIH device
- #1 K192231 Dental Glass Ceramics Blocksscore 15.2 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K023327 | Cynovad ZirkonSummary page 1…ive to devices currently on the market, cleared by the 510(k) process Medin Tech is substantially equivalent to (virtually identical) to Cynovad Zirkon cleared in K023327 and equivalent to Denzir TM (Dentronic AB) cleared under K984201 as well as Cercon BaseTM (Degussa Dental) cleared… | 2002 |
| * | K984201 | DenzirSummary page 1…din Tech is substantially equivalent to (virtually identical) to Cynovad Zirkon cleared in K023327 and equivalent to Denzir TM (Dentronic AB) cleared under K984201 as well as Cercon BaseTM (Degussa Dental) cleared under K-013230. Like Cercon Base, it is intended to be marketed as… | 1999 |
| * | K013230 | Cercon BaseSummary page 1…ynovad Zirkon cleared in K023327 and equivalent to Denzir TM (Dentronic AB) cleared under K984201 as well as Cercon BaseTM (Degussa Dental) cleared under K-013230. Like Cercon Base, it is intended to be marketed as a partially sintered device which will then be machined and fully sint… | 2001 |
| * | K895901 | Vita Cerec Set and Vita Cerec BlocsSummary page 1…l Controls Guidance for Optical Impression System... for Dental Restorations. Medin Tech is also equivalent to the older "Vita Cerec Blocks" cleared under K895901. It is similar in use to "Dicor Ceramic Inlay," cleared by Dentsply, Intl. under K884166 (code ELW), to "Finesse Al… | 1992 |
| † | K001815 | DC Zirkon | 2000 |
| † | K884166 | Dicor Ceramic Inlay - New Technic | 1989 |
| † | K971869 | Finesse All-Ceramic System | 1997 |
| † | K830955 | Dental Ceramic for Fabrication of Crown | 1983 |
| † | K950299 | CEREC 2 | 1995 |
| † | K972276 | Cerec 2 Crown Software | 1997 |
What descends from it? (80)
See all 803 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.2 years on median.
- None of the 11 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K062695 (Sagemax Bioceramics, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 76 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K023327.
How does its category compare?
All EIH devicesEIH Powder, Porcelain: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · EIH
13in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EIH
84in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EIH
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EIH
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EIH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 87 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 15 | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 107 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 18 | 118 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 23 | 118 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 22 | 187 | 21 | 4 |
| 2017 | 16 | 149 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 139 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 16 | 125 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 155 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 131 | 0 | 22 |
| 2022 | 16 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 28 | 89 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 13 | 84 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 14 | 73 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
For fabricating copings and frameworks for inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, anterior and posterior bridge restorations. The suitability of high purity dense yttria tetragonal zirconium oxide has been well demonstrated for surgical implant and more recently for many uses in the dental industry. Intended for preparation of crowns, facings, inlays and onlays--to produce a hard prosthesis with a porcelain-like finish. Frequently will be used with porcelain…
Read the full statement (107 words)
For fabricating copings and frameworks for inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, anterior and posterior bridge restorations. The suitability of high purity dense yttria tetragonal zirconium oxide has been well demonstrated for surgical implant and more recently for many uses in the dental industry.
Intended for preparation of crowns, facings, inlays and onlays--to produce a hard prosthesis with a porcelain-like finish. Frequently will be used with porcelain overlay for translucence and related effects.
Intended to restore carious lesions or structural defects in teeth. It is intended for use in cavities Classes I, II, and V (inlays and onlays) and as a restorative material intended for veneers, crowns and bridges.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K043472 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K043472: Medin Tech Zirconia-CP10, SS1000.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K043472
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026