510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMascot MD Hematology Analyzer, Model MD 800
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cdc Technologies, Inc. · GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Cleared on Aug 21, 1998 as substantially equivalent to K885093 (Coulter Electronics, Inc., 1988) after a 112-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1988. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Aug 21, 1998
- Review
- 112 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GKZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K885093 (1988). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K983562Mascot MD Hematology Analyzer/ Model MD 700Cdc Technologies, Inc. · 1998 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K885093 | Coulter STKS | Coulter Electronics, Inc. | 1988 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K981568 | Mascot MD Hematology Analyzer, Model MD 800 | Cdc Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| +1 | K983562 | Mascot MD Hematology Analyzer/ Model MD 700 | Cdc Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K885093 | Coulter STKSSummary page 1…tification of the legally marketed device to which the submitter claims substantial equivalence. Coulter Model STKS Manufactured by Coulter Electronics, Inc. 501(k) No. K885093 Description of the MD 800 Description: In General. The MD 800 is a quantitative analyzer of peripheralhuman blood for in vitro d… | 1988 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K983562 | Mascot MD Hematology Analyzer/ Model MD 700 | 1998 | 0 |
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?
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 MD 800 is a multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer used to perform in vitro diagnosis of peripheral human blood in clinical laboratories. The MD 800 reports on the following parameters: White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) WBC Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) RBC Hemoglobin Concentration Hgb Hematocrit (relative volume of erythrocytes) Het Mean Corpuscular (erythrocyte) Volume MCV Mean Corpuscular (erythrocyte) Hemoglobin MCH Mean Corpuscular…
Read the full statement (115 words)
The MD 800 is a multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer used to perform in vitro diagnosis of peripheral human blood in clinical laboratories.
The MD 800 reports on the following parameters:
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) WBC
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) RBC
Hemoglobin Concentration Hgb
Hematocrit (relative volume of erythrocytes) Het
Mean Corpuscular (erythrocyte) Volume MCV
Mean Corpuscular (erythrocyte) Hemoglobin MCH
Mean Corpuscular (erythrocyte) Hemogilobin Concentration MCHC
Red Blood Cell {(erythrocyte volume) Distribution Width RDW
Platelet or Thrombocyte Count Pit
Mean Platelet (thrombocyte) Volume MPV
Lymphocyte (number) LY#
Lymphocyte (percent of WBC) LY%
Monocyte (number) MO#
Monocyte (percent of WBC) MO%
Neutrophil (number) NE#
Neutrophil (percent of WBC) NE%
Eosinophil (number) EO#
Eosinophil (percent of WBC) EO%
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/K981568 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K981568: Mascot MD Hematology Analyzer, Model MD 800.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K981568
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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