This ICR collects information from persons filing a PMA application or a PMA supplement with FDA for approval of certain class III medical devices. The PMA regulation establishes procedures that FDA utilizes in approving, denying, or withdrawing approval of any PMA. It provides specific, clear, and flexible instructions to applicants so those respondents know what information is required in a PMA. PMA supplements are also used by FDA to determine any additional action the agency must take to protect the public health. The data reported to FDA and the records that are maintained allow FDA and industry to make decisions and take actions to protect the public health from defective medical devices.
The estimated number of respondents has increased for the following collections: Research conducted outside the U.S. (? 814.15(b)), PMA application (? 814.20), PMA amendments and resubmitted PMAs (? 814.37(a)-(c) and (e)), Special PMA supplement--changes being affected (? 814.39(d)), 30-day notice (? 814.39(f)), and Postapproval requirements (? 814.82(a)(9)). The estimated number of respondents has decreased for the following collections: PMA supplements (? 814.39(a)), Periodic reports (? 814.84(b)), Panel meeting (section 515(c)(3) of the FD&C Act), and Day 100 meeting (section 515(d)(3) of the FD&C Act). Cumulatively, these adjustments have caused a 59,186-hour increase to the reporting burden.
The estimated number of recordkeepers has decreased, causing the recordkeeping burden to decrease by 1,666 hours. (This decrease is not noted in ICRAS/ROCIS, however, because in the previous 2010 extension the reporting and recordkeeping burden was entered under one IC. For this renewal, the reporting and recordkeeping burden was separated into two ICs for ease of understanding.)
These adjustments have caused an increase of 57,520 hours to the total burden and an increase of 1,828 in the number of responses.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.