510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2007Cell Dyn 3000 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer (Modification)
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 May 20, 1996 as substantially equivalent to K890491 (Abbott Diagnostics, 1989) and 1 other predicate after a 196-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1989. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- May 20, 1996
- Review
- 196 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GKZ
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K890491 (1989). 2 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK890491 Cell-Dyn 3000 Multi-Parameter Hematology AnalyerAbbott Diagnostics · 1989 · Recalled
- This deviceK955673 Cell Dyn 3000 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer…Abbott Laboratories · 1996
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK980614 Abbott Cell-Dyn 3000 Series Hematology SystemsAbbott Laboratories · 1998 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK061667 Cell-Dyn Ruby SystemAbbott Laboratories · 2006 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K890491 | Cell-Dyn 3000 Multi-Parameter Hematology Analyer | Abbott Diagnostics | 1989 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K955673 | Cell Dyn 3000 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer (Modification) | Abbott Laboratories | 1996 | — |
| +1 | K980614 | Abbott Cell-Dyn 3000 Series Hematology Systems | Abbott Laboratories | 1998 | 5 |
| +2 | K061667 | Cell-Dyn Ruby System | Abbott Laboratories | 2006 | 12 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 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 GKZ device
- #1 K250943 Sysmex XR-Series (XR-10) Automated Hematology…score 13.2 · 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K890491 | Cell-Dyn 3000 Multi-Parameter Hematology AnalyerSummary page 1…ter Hemoglobinometer (marketed prior to May 1976), the Coulter Model S (marketed prior to May 1976), the Coulter Model S Plus IV, all included in Premarket Notification #K890491, and the Cell-Dyn® 3500, Premarket Notification K#913305/A. Intended Use The Cell-Dyn 3000 is a multi-parameter, hematology ana… | 1989 |
| * | K913305 | Cell-Dyn 3000A Multi-Parameter Auto Hema AnalzyerSummary page 2…modifications of the instrument are intenced to enhance the safety and effectiveness of the Cell-Dyn® 3000 and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the Cell-Dyn 3500, #K913305/A. Conclusicn In conclusion, the Cell-Dyn 3000 update shows an evolution of the technology used that is similar to the technolo… | 1991 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K980614 | Abbott Cell-Dyn 3000 Series Hematology Systems | 1998 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2007 | Not classified | Z-1198-2007 | Other | The product failed electrostatic discharge testing, which could result in product failure. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
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 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Cell-Dyn 3000 is a multi-parameter, hematology analyzer designed for In-Vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K955673 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K955673: Cell Dyn 3000 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer (Modification).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K955673
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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