OMB does not
approve this revised package, although the MDR information
collection provisions already approved under this OMB number may
continue to be implemented. OMB is concerned that these revised
reporting requirements may be overly burdensome and wishes to allow
the private sector the opportunity to fully consider the newly
proposed requirements. When the paperwork package is re-submitted
for OMB approval at the final rule stage, the agency will directly
address OMB's concerns and any public comments received on these
issues in the preamble of the rule and in the paperwork submission
package. With respect to the total estimated annual burden
associated with this package, OMB carried forward the already
approved burden numbers for the entire package approved on 02/23/96
and added one burden hour for these revised provisions, pending
completion of the rulemaking process.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1999
02/28/1999
02/28/1999
127,900
0
127,900
188,110
0
0
68,280,000
0
0
This regulation requires medical
device user facilities, manufacturers, and distributors to report
deaths, serious injuries, and certain malfunctions related to
medical devices. This proposal amends reporting requirements for
device manufacturers and distributors re: the certification
language and instructions approved under Information Collection
0910-0059.
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.