This information
collection is approved through 11/92. Upon its next submission, FDA
should address the previous terms of clearance and explain how the
Problem Reporting Program relates to the reporting requirements
contained in the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and the
implementing regulations. FDA should set up a meeting with OMB if
FDA needs further clarification of the previous terms of
clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1992
11/30/1992
2,000
0
0
500
0
0
0
0
0
THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION
NEEDED TO MONITOR THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL DEVICES
AND RADIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS REGULATED BY CDRH. DATA IS VOLUNTARILY
SUBMITTED BY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND IS
USED TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION, REGULATORY,
ADMINISTRATIVE, AND VOLUNTARY CORRECTIVE ACTION.
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.