The guidance document “Medical Device
Accessories--Describing Accessories and Classification Mechanisms
for Accessory Types” encourages manufacturers and other parties to
utilize the “de novo request” process defined in section 513(f)(2)
of the FD&C Act to request risk-based classifications of new
types of medical device accessories. This process provides a
pathway to class I or class II classification for accessory devices
for which general controls, or general and special controls,
provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, but for
which there is no legally marketed predicate device. Under the de
novo request process, manufacturers and other parties may submit a
de novo requesting that FDA make a classification determination for
the accessory device. The de novo must include a description of the
device and detailed information and reasons for any recommended
classification.
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.