THIS INFORMATION
COLLECTION APPROVED THROUGH 12/85. UPON RESUBMISSION FDA MUST
SUBMIT A REPORT BASED UPON DATA COLLECTION THROUGH SEPT. 1985
DETAILING THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE DATA COLLECTED FROM THE DEN
SYSTEM OVERLAPS AND DUPLICATES DATA RECEIVED UNDER THE MDR SYSTEM
AND A COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS BASED SOLEY UPON
DEN (AS OPPOSED TO MDR) REPORTS. FDA MUST SUBMIT EITHER 1) A
PROPOSAL TO DISCONTINUE THE REPORTING SYSTEM OR 2) A PLAN TO MODIFY
THE SYSTEM IN LIGHT OF THE FINDINGS IN THE REPORT ABOVE. ANY SUCH
PLAN MUST CONTAIN SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALTERING THE CURRENT CONTRACT
EFFECTIVE NOT LATER THAN APRIL 1, 1986.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1986
12/31/1986
12/31/1984
2,500
0
2,400
750
0
600
0
0
0
THIS PROGRAM IS FDA'S PRIMARY SOURCE
OF INCIDENT DATA CONCERNING THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL
DEVICES. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL (PHYSICIANS, NURSES, ETC.) USE
THIS FORM TO VOLUNTARILY REPORT DEATHS, INJURIES, HAZARDS, AND
OTHER DEVICE PROBLEMS. THESE REPORTS A USED TO HELP FDA PROTECT THE
PUBLIC HEALTH VIA COMPLIANCE AND USER EDUCATION.
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.