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Recalled · 2007

Cell Dyn 3500 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer (Modification)

K955715510(k) TraditionalCleared Oct 8, 1996313-day reviewClass II21 CFR 864.5220Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Abbott Laboratories · GKZ Counter, Differential Cell

Cleared on Oct 8, 1996 as substantially equivalent to K823355 (Coulter Electronics, Inc., 1982) and 1 other predicate after a 313-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1982. 3 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Oct 8, 1996
Review
313 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GKZ
Recalls
1
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K823355 (1982). 2 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 1991: 1 other ancestor1997: 1 descendant cleared2006: 1 descendant cleared1998: 1 descendant clearedK823355 · Coulter-Counter #S Plus IV & Lyse S +D · Coulter Electronics, Inc. · 198219801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 2 descendants K823355 · Coulter-Counter #S Plus IV & Lyse S +D · Coulter Electronics, Inc. · 19820
  1. Root · 1 generation backK823355 Coulter-Counter #S Plus IV & Lyse S +DCoulter Electronics, Inc. · 1982
  2. This deviceK955715 Cell Dyn 3500 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer…Abbott Laboratories · 1996
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK972354 Abbott Cell-Dyn 3200 SystemAbbott Laboratories · 1997 · Recalled
  4. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK980614 Abbott Cell-Dyn 3000 Series Hematology SystemsAbbott Laboratories · 1998 · Recalled
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK061667 Cell-Dyn Ruby SystemAbbott Laboratories · 2006 · Recalled

Most influential descendants

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  • K972354Abbott Cell-Dyn 3200 SystemAbbott Laboratories · 1997 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K980614Abbott Cell-Dyn 3000 Series Hematology SystemsAbbott Laboratories · 1998 · 2 generations on1descendant
  • K061667Cell-Dyn Ruby SystemAbbott Laboratories · 2006 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K823355Coulter-Counter #S Plus IV & Lyse S +DCoulter Electronics, Inc.1982—
0 (this device)K955715Cell Dyn 3500 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer (Modification)Abbott Laboratories1996—
+1K972354Abbott Cell-Dyn 3200 SystemAbbott Laboratories19976
+2K980614Abbott Cell-Dyn 3000 Series Hematology SystemsAbbott Laboratories19985
+2K061667Cell-Dyn Ruby SystemAbbott Laboratories200612

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199110

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199710
199810
200610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K955715, 1982–2006Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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What was it cleared against? (5)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K823355Coulter-Counter #S Plus IV & Lyse S +D
Summary page 1
…1976), Coulter Hemoglobinometer (marketed prior to May 1976), the Coulter Model S (marketed prior to May 1976), and the Coulter Model S Plus IV, Premarket Notification #K823355. Intended Use The Cell-Dyn 3500 is a multi-parameter, hematology analyzer designed for In-Vitro diagnostic use in clinical labo…
Coulter Electronics, Inc.1982—
*K913305Cell-Dyn 3000A Multi-Parameter Auto Hema Analzyer
Summary page 2
…nstrument are intended to enhance the safety and effectiveness of the Cell-Dyn 3500 and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the Coulter S Plus IV and Cell-Dyn 3500, #K913305/A. 3/21/96 2 0179 Cell-Dyn® 3500 Systemn 510(k) Summary Conclusion In conclusion, the Cell-Dyn 3500 update show…
Unipath, Ltd.19911
*—Coulter® ZBI
Named without a submission number
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*—Coulter Hemoglobinometer
Named without a submission number
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*—Coulter Model S
Named without a submission number
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Also cleared against K823355: 3 other devices →

What descends from it? (3)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K972354Abbott Cell-Dyn 3200 SystemAbbott Laboratories19972

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
May 11, 2007Not classifiedZ-1199-2007OtherThe 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?

  • 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K972354 (Abbott Laboratories, 1997) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
  • 3 other devices also cite its predicate K823355.

How does its category compare?

All GKZ devices

GKZ Counter, Differential Cell: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · GKZ

4in 2025

2007: 62008: 62009: 62010: 42011: 32012: 32013: 12014: 32015: 32016: 32017: 42018: 32019: 52020: 12022: 32023: 42024: 32025: 42026 (partial year): 4
2007high 6 (2007) · low 0 (2021)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GKZ

108in 2025

2007: 117 days median2008: 99 days median2009: 147 days median2010: 290 days median2011: 315 days median2012: 408 days median2014: 165 days median2015: 273 days median2016: 198 days median2017: 280 days median2018: 270 days median2019: 210 days median2022: 638 days median2023: 329 days median2024: 157 days median2025: 108 days median2026 (partial year): 254 days median
2007high 638 (2022) · low 99 (2008)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · GKZ

1in 2025

2007: 372008: 52009: 132010: 272011: 282012: 72013: 62015: 32016: 32017: 32018: 2, 2 Class I2019: 22020: 12022: 42023: 12025: 1
2007high 37 (2007) · low 0 (2014)2026

Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · GKZ

77in 2025

2007: 2682008: 9252009: 5592010: 8962011: 2,9052012: 2,9592013: 3,0702014: 3,1122015: 1,9722016: 3,3382017: 2292018: 4972019: 9082020: 3422021: 3912022: 1982023: 1552024: 1152025: 77
2007high 3,338 (2016) · low 77 (2025)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GKZ, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007611737268
20086995925
2009614713559
2010429027896
20113315282,905
2012340872,959
20131—63,070
2014316503,112
2015327331,972
2016319833,338
201742803229
201832702 (2)497
201952102908
20201—1342
20210—0391
202236384198
202343291155
202431570115
20254108177
202642540—

What is it indicated for?

The Cell-Dyn 3500 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.

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510(k) Report. “K955715: Cell Dyn 3500 Multi-Parameter Automated Hematology Analyzer (Modification).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K955715

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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