Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker Devices; Availability, 67724-67725 [05-22268]

Download as PDF 67724 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 215 / Tuesday, November 8, 2005 / Notices This Federal Register document on modifications in FDA’s recognition of consensus standards is available at https://www.fda.gov/cdrh/fedregin.html. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Submit written or electronic comments on this draft guidance by February 6, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies on a 3.5″ diskette of the draft guidance document entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker Devices’’ to the Division of Small Manufacturers, International, and Consumer Assistance (HFZ–220), Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. Send one selfaddressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request, or fax your request to 301–443–8818. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the draft guidance. Submit written comments concerning this draft guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to https:// www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa Cygnarowicz, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ–460), Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301–594–2980. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Food and Drug Administration I. Background VII. Submission of Comments and Effective Date Interested persons may submit to the contact person (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) written or electronic comments regarding this document. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FDA will consider any comments received in determining whether to amend the current listing of modifications to the list of recognized standards, Recognition List Number: 013. These modifications to the list or recognized standards are effective upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Dated: October 10, 2005. Linda S. Kahan, Deputy Director, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. [FR Doc. 05–22267 Filed 11–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S [Docket No. 2005D–0344] Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker Devices; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker Devices.’’ The draft guidance describes a means by which tinnitus masker devices may comply with the requirement of special controls for class II devices. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a proposed rule to amend the classification regulations for the tinnitus masker presently classified into class II (special controls: labeling) to designate a special control for these devices. The draft guidance is neither final, nor is it in effect at this time. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:11 Nov 07, 2005 Jkt 208001 DATES: Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a proposed rule to amend the classification regulations for tinnitus masker devices presently classified into class II (special controls: labeling) to designate a special control for the devices. The draft guidance document describes a means by which the device may comply with the requirement of special controls for class II devices. Following the effective date of a final rule based on the proposed rule, any firm submitting a 510(k) premarket notification for the device will need to address the issues covered in the special control guidance. However, the firm need only show that its device meets the recommendations of the guidance or in some other way provides equivalent assurances of safety and effectiveness. II. Significance of Guidance This draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent the agency’s current thinking on tinnitus masker devices. It does not PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such an approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute and regulations. III. Electronic Access To receive ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker Devices’’ by fax, call the CDRH FactsOn-Demand system at 800–899–0381 or 301–827–0111 from a touch-tone telephone. Press 1 to enter the system. At the second voice prompt, press 1 to order a document. Enter the document number (1555) followed by the pound sign (#). Follow the remaining voice prompts to complete your request. Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the draft guidance may also do so by using the Internet. CDRH maintains an entry on the Internet for easy access to information including text, graphics, and files that may be downloaded to a personal computer with Internet access. Updated on a regular basis, the CDRH home page includes device safety alerts, Federal Register reprints, information on premarket submissions (including lists of approved applications and manufacturers’ addresses), small manufacturer’s assistance, information on video conferencing and electronic submissions, Mammography Matters, and other device-oriented information. The CDRH Web site may be accessed at https://www.fda.gov/cdrh. A search capability for all CDRH guidance documents is available at https:// www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html. Guidance documents are also available on the Division of Dockets Management Internet site at https://www.fda.gov/ ohrms/dockets. IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This draft guidance contains information collection provisions that are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). The collections of information addressed in the draft guidance document have been approved by OMB in accordance with the PRA under the regulations governing premarket notification submissions (21 CFR part 807, subpart E), under OMB control number 0910– 0120. The labeling provisions addressed in the draft guidance have been approved by OMB under OMB control number 0910–0485. V. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES), written or electronic E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 215 / Tuesday, November 8, 2005 / Notices comments regarding this document. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dated: October 7, 2005. Linda S. Kahan, Deputy Director, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. [FR Doc. 05–22268 Filed 11–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2004D–0146] Guidance for Industry: Validation of Analytical Procedures for Type C Medicated Feeds; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry (#135) entitled ‘‘Validation of Analytical Procedures for Type C Medicated Feeds.’’ This guidance represents the agency’s current thinking on the characteristics that should be considered during the validation of nonmicrobiological analytical procedures for the analysis of drugs in Type C medicated feeds included as part of original and supplemental new animal drug applications (NADAs) and abbreviated new animal drug applications (ANADAs) for Type A medicated articles submitted to FDA. This guidance is the first in a series of three guidances that will discuss assay methods for Type C medicated feeds. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on agency guidance documents at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to the Communications Staff (HFV–12), Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855. Send one selfaddressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. Submit written comments on the guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:11 Nov 07, 2005 Jkt 208001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary G. Leadbetter, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV–141), Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 301–827– 6964, e-mail: mleadbet@cvm.fda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In the Federal Register of April 28, 2004 (69 FR 23209), FDA published a notice of availability for a draft guidance entitled ‘‘Validation of Analytical Procedures for Type C Medicated Feeds’’ giving interested persons until July 12, 2004, to comment on the draft guidance. FDA received no comments on the draft guidance and no substantive changes were made in finalizing this guidance document. II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 HHS. ACTION: 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to https:// www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance document. 67725 identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. A copy of the document and received comments are available for public examination in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. V. Electronic Access Copies of the guidance document entitled ‘‘Validation of Analytical Procedures for Type C Medicated Feeds’’ may be obtained from the CVM Home Page (https://www.fda.gov/cvm) and from the Division of Dockets Management Web site (https:// www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ default.htm). Dated: October 31, 2005. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 05–22222 Filed 11–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, a collection of information must display a valid OMB control number. The existing valid OMB control numbers for this information collection are 0910–0032 and 0910– 0154. This guidance contains no new collections of information. Indian Health Service III. Significance of Guidance AGENCY: This level 1 guidance is being issued consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). This guidance represents the agency’s current thinking on the topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternate method may be used as long as it satisfies the requirements of applicable statutes and regulations. IV. Comments As with all FDA’s guidances, the public is encouraged to submit written or electronic comments with new data or other new information pertinent to this guidance. FDA periodically will review the comments in the docket, and where appropriate, will amend the guidance. The agency will notify the public of any such amendments through a notice in the Federal Register. Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) written or electronic comments on the guidance at any time. Two copies of any comments are to be submitted, except that individuals may submit one copy. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 05-22268]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. 2005D-0344]


Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration 
Staff; Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker 
Devices; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the 
availability of the draft guidance entitled ``Class II Special Controls 
Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker Devices.'' The draft guidance 
describes a means by which tinnitus masker devices may comply with the 
requirement of special controls for class II devices. Elsewhere in this 
issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a proposed rule to 
amend the classification regulations for the tinnitus masker presently 
classified into class II (special controls: labeling) to designate a 
special control for these devices. The draft guidance is neither final, 
nor is it in effect at this time.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on this draft guidance by 
February 6, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies on a 3.5'' 
diskette of the draft guidance document entitled ``Class II Special 
Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker Devices'' to the Division 
of Small Manufacturers, International, and Consumer Assistance (HFZ-
220), Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug 
Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. Send one self-
addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your 
request, or fax your request to 301-443-8818. See the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the draft 
guidance.
    Submit written comments concerning this draft guidance to the 
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 
5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic 
comments to https://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. Identify comments 
with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this 
document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa Cygnarowicz, Center for Devices 
and Radiological Health (HFZ-460), Food and Drug Administration, 9200 
Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-594-2980.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing 
a proposed rule to amend the classification regulations for tinnitus 
masker devices presently classified into class II (special controls: 
labeling) to designate a special control for the devices. The draft 
guidance document describes a means by which the device may comply with 
the requirement of special controls for class II devices. Following the 
effective date of a final rule based on the proposed rule, any firm 
submitting a 510(k) premarket notification for the device will need to 
address the issues covered in the special control guidance. However, 
the firm need only show that its device meets the recommendations of 
the guidance or in some other way provides equivalent assurances of 
safety and effectiveness.

II. Significance of Guidance

    This draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good 
guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when 
finalized, will represent the agency's current thinking on tinnitus 
masker devices. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any 
person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative 
approach may be used if such an approach satisfies the requirements of 
the applicable statute and regulations.

III. Electronic Access

    To receive ``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus 
Masker Devices'' by fax, call the CDRH Facts-On-Demand system at 800-
899-0381 or 301-827-0111 from a touch-tone telephone. Press 1 to enter 
the system. At the second voice prompt, press 1 to order a document. 
Enter the document number (1555) followed by the pound sign 
(). Follow the remaining voice prompts to complete your 
request.
    Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the draft guidance may 
also do so by using the Internet. CDRH maintains an entry on the 
Internet for easy access to information including text, graphics, and 
files that may be downloaded to a personal computer with Internet 
access. Updated on a regular basis, the CDRH home page includes device 
safety alerts, Federal Register reprints, information on premarket 
submissions (including lists of approved applications and 
manufacturers' addresses), small manufacturer's assistance, information 
on video conferencing and electronic submissions, Mammography Matters, 
and other device-oriented information. The CDRH Web site may be 
accessed at https://www.fda.gov/cdrh. A search capability for all CDRH 
guidance documents is available at https://www.fda.gov/cdrh/
guidance.html. Guidance documents are also available on the Division of 
Dockets Management Internet site at https://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets.

IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This draft guidance contains information collection provisions that 
are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520). The collections of information addressed in the draft guidance 
document have been approved by OMB in accordance with the PRA under the 
regulations governing premarket notification submissions (21 CFR part 
807, subpart E), under OMB control number 0910-0120. The labeling 
provisions addressed in the draft guidance have been approved by OMB 
under OMB control number 0910-0485.

V. Comments

    Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management 
(see ADDRESSES), written or electronic

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comments regarding this document. Submit a single copy of electronic 
comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that 
individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified 
with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this 
document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets 
Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Dated: October 7, 2005.
Linda S. Kahan,
Deputy Director, Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
[FR Doc. 05-22268 Filed 11-7-05; 8:45 am]
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