510(k) · Cleared
ClearedIPS e.max Zirconia
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. · EIH Powder, Porcelain
Cleared on Mar 10, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K142233 (Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG, 2015) after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- Mar 10, 2026
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EIH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K011394 (2001). 5 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- 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 backK142233 zenostar MO, Zenostar T, Zenostar VisualiZrWieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG · 2015 · Recalled
- This deviceK253953 IPS e.max ZirconiaIvoclar Vivadent, Inc. · 2026
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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 | K142233 | zenostar MO, Zenostar T, Zenostar VisualiZr | Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG | 2015 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K253953 | IPS e.max Zirconia | Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 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.
Planning a device in EIH? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K142233 | zenostar MO, Zenostar T, Zenostar VisualiZrSummary page 5…(Classification Code EIH) Common Name: Porcelain powder for clinical use. Predicate Device: Zenostar MO, Zenostar T, Zenostar VisualizerZr (K142233) by Wieland Dental (a member of the Ivoclar Vivadent Group) Reference Device: Cerono yo ML (K241557… | 2015 |
| † | K241557 | Cercon® yo ML | 2024 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 25 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10.3 years on median.
- 2 of the 5 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All EIH devicesEIH Powder, Porcelain: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, 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?
- Missing tooth structure in anterior and posterior teeth
- Partial edentulism in the anterior and posterior region
Types of restorations
-Crowns
- 3-unit bridges
- Multi-unit bridges with 2 connected pontics
- Multi-unit bridges with up to 4 connected anterior pontics
-Cantilever bridges with one pontic
- Adhesive bridges
- Hybrid bridges
- Hybrid structures and hybrid crowns
- Inlays
- Onlays
- Veneers
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K253953 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K253953: IPS e.max Zirconia.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K253953
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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