FDA is issuing regulations
establishing a unique device identification system for medical
devices. The recordkeeping, reporting, and third-party disclosure
requirements referenced in the UDI regulation are imposed on any
person who causes a label to be applied to a device, or who causes
the label to be modified, with the intent that the device will be
introduced into interstate commerce without any subsequent
replacement or modification of the label. In most instances, the
labeler would be the device manufacturer, but the labeler may be a
specification developer, a single-use device reprocessor, a
convenience kit assembler, a repackager, or a relabeler. This rule
is intended to substantially reduce existing obstacles to the
adequate identification of medical devices used in the United
States. By making it possible to rapidly and definitively identify
a device and key attributes that affect its safe and effective use,
the rule would reduce medical errors that result from
misidentification of a device or confusion concerning its
appropriate use.
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.