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.
Automated external defibrillators systems (AEDs) (including the AED device and its accessories (i.e., pad electrodes, batteries, and adapters)) are currently in class III, however, currently respondents submit 510(k) premarket notifications for these preamendments devices (see proposed order for additional background). The Agency issued a proposed order in the Federal Register of March 25, 2013, "Effective Date of Requirement for Premarket Approval for Automated External Defibrillator System" (78 FR 17890), which calls for premarket approval applications (PMAs) for AED devices. As a result, respondents will be required to submit PMAs instead of 510(k)s for AEDs. We estimate that we will receive approximately 12 new PMAs for AED devices and 21.5 for AED accessories as a result of the order, causing an increase of approximately 22,378 hours in the PMA ICR (0910-0231).
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.