510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2009Cell-Dyn 3500 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Abbott Laboratories · GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Cleared on Oct 19, 1995 after a 248-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 8 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Oct 19, 1995
- Review
- 248 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GKZ
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
8 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK951496 Cell-Dyn 3500 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology AnalyzerAbbott Laboratories · 1995
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK961439 Abbott Cell-Dyn 4000 SystemAbbott Diagnostics · 1996 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK022200 Pentra 120/Pentra 120 Retic Options SPS, Model Pentra 120Abx Diagnostics · 2002 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK050719 Abx Pentra DX 120: Option SPS EvolutionHoriba Abx · 2005 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK024002 Pentra 80Abx Diagnostics · 2003 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK012934 Cell-Dyn 3200 System with Absolute and Percent ReticulocyteAbbott Laboratories · 2001
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 8 · See all- K961439Abbott Cell-Dyn 4000 SystemAbbott Diagnostics · 1996 · cites it directly7descendants
- K022200Pentra 120/Pentra 120 Retic Options SPS, Model Pentra 120Abx Diagnostics · 2002 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K050719Abx Pentra DX 120: Option SPS EvolutionHoriba Abx · 2005 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K024002Pentra 80Abx Diagnostics · 2003 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K012934Cell-Dyn 3200 System with Absolute and Percent ReticulocyteAbbott Laboratories · 2001 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K951496 | Cell-Dyn 3500 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer | Abbott Laboratories | 1995 | — |
| +1 | K961439 | Abbott Cell-Dyn 4000 System | Abbott Diagnostics | 1996 | 7 |
| +2 | K022200 | Pentra 120/Pentra 120 Retic Options SPS, Model Pentra 120 | Abx Diagnostics | 2002 | 2 |
| +2 | K050719 | Abx Pentra DX 120: Option SPS Evolution | Horiba Abx | 2005 | 1 |
| +2 | K024002 | Pentra 80 | Abx Diagnostics | 2003 | 2 |
| +2 | K012934 | Cell-Dyn 3200 System with Absolute and Percent Reticulocyte | Abbott Laboratories | 2001 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (8)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K961439 | Abbott Cell-Dyn 4000 System | 1996 | 7 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2009 | Not classified | Z-1698-2011 | Other | The use of the device assemblies has been extended to a 6 month useful life. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K961439 (Abbott Diagnostics, 1996) has gone furthest, with 7 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GKZ devicesGKZ Counter, Differential Cell: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GKZ
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GKZ
108in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GKZ
1in 2025
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GKZ
77in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GKZ, 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 | 6 | 117 | 37 | 268 |
| 2008 | 6 | 99 | 5 | 925 |
| 2009 | 6 | 147 | 13 | 559 |
| 2010 | 4 | 290 | 27 | 896 |
| 2011 | 3 | 315 | 28 | 2,905 |
| 2012 | 3 | 408 | 7 | 2,959 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 6 | 3,070 |
| 2014 | 3 | 165 | 0 | 3,112 |
| 2015 | 3 | 273 | 3 | 1,972 |
| 2016 | 3 | 198 | 3 | 3,338 |
| 2017 | 4 | 280 | 3 | 229 |
| 2018 | 3 | 270 | 2 (2) | 497 |
| 2019 | 5 | 210 | 2 | 908 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 1 | 342 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 391 |
| 2022 | 3 | 638 | 4 | 198 |
| 2023 | 4 | 329 | 1 | 155 |
| 2024 | 3 | 157 | 0 | 115 |
| 2025 | 4 | 108 | 1 | 77 |
| 2026 | 4 | 254 | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K951496 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K951496: Cell-Dyn 3500 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K951496
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026