This ICR collects information from manufactures of class II or class III medical devices who meet certain eligibility criteria and who intend to use an "accredited person" to conduct an inspection of their establishment. Under the Inspection by Accredited Persons Program, eligible manufacturers may elect to have third parties that have been accredited by FDA conduct some of their inspections instead of FDA. This program allows manufacturers greater control over the timing of their inspections and, in some cases, may reduce the need for multiple inspections of the same establishment.
We adjusted the estimated number of respondents from 100 to 20 based on current information. This adjustment resulted in a 1,200-hour reduction in our burden estimate.
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.