This ICR collects information related
to exceptions to the general requirement to obtain informed consent
from the subject of an investigation involving an unapproved or not
cleared in vitro diagnostic device intended to identify a chemical,
biological, radiological, or nuclear agent. The investigator and an
independent licensed physician make the determination and certify
in writing certain facts concerning the need for use of the
investigational in vitro diagnostic device without informed
consent. The investigator would submit this written certification
to the institutional review board (IRB) and also to FDA. An
investigator must disclose the investigational status of the device
and what is known about the performance characteristics of the
device at the time test results are reported to the subject's
health care provider and public health authorities. The
investigator must provide the IRB with certain information
regarding elements of informed consent and the procedures that will
be used to provide this information to each subject or the
subject's legally authorized representative.
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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.