The implementing regulations, contained in 21 CFR Part 814, specify the contents of a PMA for a medical device and the criteria FDA will employ in approving, denying, or withdrawing approval of a PMA and supplements to PMA's. The regulation's purpose is to establish an efficient and through procedure for FDA's review of PMA's and supplements to PMA's for class III (premarket approval) medical devices. The regulations also ensure the disapproval of PMA's and supplements to PMA's for devices that have not been show to be safe and effective and that do not otherwise meet the statutory criteria for approval.
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.