510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNew Century All-Ceramic Dental Zirconia Blocks (Un-Shaded & Pre-Shaded)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Shanghai New Century Dental Materials Co., Ltd. · EIH Powder, Porcelain
Cleared on Nov 17, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K140070 (Continental Dental Ceramics, Inc., 2014) after a 65-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2001. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 17, 2017
- Review
- 65 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EIH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K011394 (2001). 4 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK011394 Lava Frame, Lava Frame Shade, Lava CeramEspe Dental AG · 2001
- 2 generations backK112710 Zenotec ZR Bridge, Zenostar ZR Translucent, Zenotec Color ZR…Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG · 2011
- 1 generation backK140070 Luxer Shaded ZirconiaContinental Dental Ceramics, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK172761 New Century All-Ceramic Dental Zirconia Blocks (Un-Shaded &…Shanghai New Century Dental Materials Co., Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK192535 Unshaded Dental Zirconia and Pre-Shaded Dental ZirconiaQinhuangdao Audental Metal Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK181816 Ceramic Denture Zirconia Ceramics BlockQinhuangdao Silide Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K011394 | Lava Frame, Lava Frame Shade, Lava Ceram | Espe Dental AG | 2001 | — |
| −2 | K112710 | Zenotec ZR Bridge, Zenostar ZR Translucent, Zenotec Color ZR, Zenostar Color ZR | Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K140070 | Luxer Shaded Zirconia | Continental Dental Ceramics, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172761 | New Century All-Ceramic Dental Zirconia Blocks (Un-Shaded & Pre-Shaded) | Shanghai New Century Dental Materials Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K192535 | Unshaded Dental Zirconia and Pre-Shaded Dental Zirconia | Qinhuangdao Audental Metal Technology Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K181816 | Ceramic Denture Zirconia Ceramics Block | Qinhuangdao Silide Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140070 | Luxer Shaded ZirconiaSummary page 4…ification: II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6660 Panel: Dental Product Code: EIH Predicate Device Information: K140070 Luxer Shaded Zirconia Device Description: New Century All-Ceramic Dental Zirconia Blocks (Un-Shaded) are derived from Zirconia… | 2014 |
| † | K141724 | Upcera Dental Zirconia Blank & Dental Zirconia Pre-Shaded Blank | 2014 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 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 16 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.5 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K192535 (Qinhuangdao Audental Metal Technology Co., Ltd., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K140070.
How does its category compare?
All EIH devicesEIH Powder, Porcelain: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
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?
New Century All-Ceramic Dental Zirconia Blocks (Un-Shaded & Pre-Shaded) are Intended for use with CAD/CAM technology to produce all ceramic dental restorations (full contour crowns, bridges, inlays, and Veneers) as prescribed by a dentist.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172761 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172761: New Century All-Ceramic Dental Zirconia Blocks (Un-Shaded & Pre-Shaded).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172761
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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