In view of the
public comments received on this information collection and the
fact that FDA has not had sufficient opportunity to assess these
comments, a limited continuation is granted through August, 1988.
HHS must resubmit this request for approval on or about July 1,
1988.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1988
08/31/1988
17,598
0
0
71,112
0
0
0
0
0
THIS REGULATION REQUIRES A
MANUFACTURER OR IMPORTER OF MEDICAL DEVICES TO REPORT TO FDA WHEN
THEY POSSESS INFORMATION SUGGESTING A DEVICE HAS CAUSED OR
CONTRIBUTED TO A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, OR HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND
IS LIKELY TO CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
IMPORTERS ARE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN FILE OF REPORTS
AND RECORDS.
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.