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 Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0512]
 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
 ACTION: Notice.
 SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the 
                        **Federal Register**
                         concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information collection requirements for Humanitarian Use Devices.
 DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by December 1, 2008.
 ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to 
                        *http://www.regulations.gov*. Submit written comments on the collection of information to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denver Presley, Jr., Office of Information Management (HFA-710), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-796-3793.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                     concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, FDA invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Medical Devices: Humanitarian Use Devices—21 CFR Part 814 (OMB Control Number 0910-0332)—Extension This collection of information implements the humanitarian use device (HUD) provision of section 520(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C. 360j(m)) and subpart H, part 814 (21 CFR part 814). Under section 520(m) of the act, FDA is authorized to exempt a HUD from the effectiveness requirements of sections 514 and 515 of the act (21 U.S.C. 360d and 360e) provided that the device: (1) Is used to treat or diagnose a disease or condition that affects fewer than 4,000 individuals in the United States; (2) would not be available to a person with such a disease or condition unless an exemption is granted, because there is no comparable device other than another HUD approved under this exemption that is available to treat or diagnose the disease 
                    ( print page 57109)
                    or condition; and (3) will not expose patients to an unreasonable or significant risk of illness or injury with the probable benefit to health from using the device outweighing the risk of injury or illness from its use. This takes into account the probable risks and benefits of currently available devices or alternative forms of treatment. The information collected will assist FDA in making determinations on the following: (1) Whether to grant HUD designation of a medical device; (2) exempt a HUD from the effectiveness requirements under sections 514 and 515 of the act, provided that the device meets requirements set forth under section 520(m) of the act; and (3) whether to grant marketing approval(s) for the HUD. Failure to collect this information would prevent FDA from making a determination on the factors listed previously in this document. Further, the collected information would also enable FDA to determine whether the holder of a HUD is in compliance with the HUD provisions under section 520(m) of the act. FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: **Table 1.—Estimated Annual Reporting Burden**1
21 CFR Section
No. of Respondents
Annual Frequency per Response
Total Annual Responses
Hours per Response
Total Hours814.102
14
1
14
40
560814.104
6
1
6
320
1,920814.106
6
2
12
50
600814.108
32
1
32
80
2,560814.116(e)(3)
1
1
1
1
1814.124(a)
5
1
5
1
5814.24(b)
4
1
4
2
8814.126(b)(1)
45
1
45
120
5,400Total
11,0541
                         There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.
 **Table 2.—Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden**1
21 CFR Section
No. of Recordkeepers
Annual Frequency per Recordkeeping
Total Annual Records
Hours per Record
Total Hours814.126(b)(2)
45
1
45
2
90Total
901
                         There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.
 The number of respondents in Tables 1 and 2 of this document are an average from data for the previous 3 years, i.e., FY 2005-2007. The number of annual reports submitted under § 814.126(b)(1) in Table 1 reflects an increase to 45 respondents with approved HUD applications. Likewise, under § 814.126(b)(2) in Table 2, the number of recordkeepers increased to 45. Please note that on January 15, 2008, the FDA Division of Dockets Management Web site transitioned to the Federal Dockets Management System (FDMS). FDMS is a Government-wide, electronic docket management system. Electronic comments or submissions will be accepted by FDA only through FDMS at 
                    *http://www.regulations.gov*. Dated: September 25, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.


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