The FDA has developed 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 under 21 CFR 812.2 (c) (3), 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.
US Code:
21 USC 360j
Name of Law: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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.