FDA NEEDS INFORMATION REGARDING
DIABETIC AND EDUCATIONAL USER OPERATION OF PORTABLE, ELECTRONIC
BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS. MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING SYSTEM SUGGESTS
PROBLEMS IN OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO INADEQUACIES IN
DESIGN, INSUFFICIENT TRAINING, OR USER INABILITY. THI STUDY IS
CRITICAL TO ASSESSING PROBLEM AREAS AND MAKING RECOMMENDATION FOR
IMPROVED PROCEDURES AND NEW EQUIPMENT DESIGN.
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.