The information gathered by this collection activity enables FDA to determine whether an Humanitarian Device Exception (HDE) holder is in compliance with the HDE requirements. It also allows FDA to determine whether to: (1) Grant Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) designation of a medical device, (2) exempt a HUD from the effectiveness requirements under sections 514 and 515 of the act (21 U.S.C.360d and 360e)provided that the device meets requirements set forth in section 520m of the act, and (3)grant marketing approval(s)for HUD. Failure to collect this information would prevent FDA from making that determination.
The burden represented by this collection of information has increased by 1,441 hours and 109 respondents since the last time OMB approved this information collection. This increase in burden is the result of adjustments of the number of respondents for each section based on data from the previous 3 years (fiscal years 2008 through 2010) and the number of anticipated responses to § 814.108. The new total burden hours for this collection are 12,585.
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.