FDA Adverse Event and Product Experience Reporting Systems (MEDWATCH and SPS electronic and paper-based collection)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/25/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2025
179,857
43,126
142,668
26,654
0
0
This information collection supports implementation of FDA's adverse event reporting programs, including voluntary reports as well as reports utilizing paper-based submission. Respondents to the collection are those who submit event experience information to the agency regarding products regulated by FDA.
Cumulatively, adjustments and modifications result in an overall increase of 136,731 responses and 116,014 hours annually. We discuss the changes more fully in our supporting statement at Question 15.
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.