The FDA is developing a guidance
document that will inform sponsors, institutional review boards
(IRBs), clinical investigators, and agency staff that the FDA
intends to exercise enforcement discretion, under certain
circumstances, with respect to its informed consent regulations for
in vitro diagnostic device studies that are conducted using
leftover specimens. This guidance responds to an immediate need of
the research community. Sponsors that follow this guidance should
maintain written documentation demonstrating that they meet the
circumstances outlined in the guidance.
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.