510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2003Abx Pentra 60 Hematology Analyzer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Abx Diagnostics · GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Cleared on Oct 15, 1999 as substantially equivalent to K962633 (Abx, Inc., 1996) after an 80-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1996. 3 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Oct 15, 1999
- Review
- 80 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GKZ
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K962633 (1996). 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK962633 Vega Hematology AnalyzerAbx, Inc. · 1996
- This deviceK992511 Abx Pentra 60 Hematology AnalyzerAbx Diagnostics · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK030799 Micros 60Abx Diagnostics · 2003
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK141161 Abx Micros ES 60 CT; (Open Tube Model), (Close Tube Model)Horiba Abx Sas · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK030144 Modification to Pentra 60 and Pentra 60C+Abx Diagnostics · 2003
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K962633 | Vega Hematology Analyzer | Abx, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K992511 | Abx Pentra 60 Hematology Analyzer | Abx Diagnostics | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K030799 | Micros 60 | Abx Diagnostics | 2003 | — |
| +2 | K141161 | Abx Micros ES 60 CT; (Open Tube Model), (Close Tube Model) | Horiba Abx Sas | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K030144 | Modification to Pentra 60 and Pentra 60C+ | Abx Diagnostics | 2003 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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
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- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K962633 | Vega Hematology AnalyzerSummary page 1…mated differential cell counter (864.5220) Substantial Equivalence: The ABX PENTRA 60™ Hematology Analyzer is substantially equivalent to the VEGA Hematology Analyzer (K962633, cleared to market November 4, 1996). Description: The ABX PENTRA 60™ Hematology Analyzer is a benchtop, clinical laboratory in… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2003 | Not classified | Z-0039-04 | Other | Samples with high fat content will not count platelets accurately. |
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 ABX PENTRA 60™ Hematology Analyzer is a fully automated (microprocessor controlled) hematology analyzer used for the in vitro diagnostic testing of whole blood specimens.
The ABX PENTRA 60™ is able to operate either in complete blood count (CBC) mode or in CBC + 5 differential leucocyte count (5DIFF) mode.
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/K992511 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K992511: Abx Pentra 60 Hematology Analyzer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K992511
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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