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Download as PDF 78814 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 23, 2008 / Notices Surveillance and Epidemiology in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, or the Branch Chief at the Advertising and Promotion Labeling Branch of the Division of Case Management in the Office of Compliance and Biologics Quality in the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, concerning any questions about their proposed submissions. For prescription products, applicants should inform the appropriate center at the 120-day pre-submission discussion if they plan to use alternative or additional methods to evaluate the safety of their proposed proprietary name. For nonprescription products, sponsors should discuss with FDA different protocols that could be used for their specific drug products prior to the submission of the proprietary name. • Applicants should submit two separate sets of product name-related information to enable parallel reviews by FDA as follows: (1) A comprehensive evaluation of the proposed proprietary name including the information and data listed in Appendix B (‘‘Proposed Template For A Pilot Program Submission’’) of the concept paper; and (2) the proprietary name information that they would ordinarily submit under FDA’s current practice. (Note: The proprietary name information ordinarily submitted under FDA’s current practice is not included in the estimates in table 1 of this document because this information collection is already approved under OMB Control Numbers 0910–0001 and 0910–0338). • After review of the proprietary name submissions, and if FDA informs the applicant that the proposed firstchoice proprietary name is unacceptable, the applicant should confirm in writing that it would like its originally submitted second-choice name reviewed, or the applicant should submit an alternative second-choice name along with the information described in the concept paper. At that time, FDA will begin review of the second-choice name. If an applicant has submitted a complete proprietary name analysis for the second-choice name, the responsible center will use discretion to determine whether to review the applicant’s analysis in addition to conducting its own analysis using the traditional approach. Although FDA would ideally review the applicant’s completed proprietary name analysis for the second-choice name, factors such as staffing and timelines will be used in making this determination. FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information in table 1 of this document. The ‘‘hours per response’’ is for all of the submissions and notifications to FDA described under the bulleted paragraphs above and is based on information provided by industry as well as FDA’s familiarity with the time required for this information collection. TABLE 1.—ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN1 No. of Respondents Pilot Project Proprietary Name Review 1 There Annual Frequency per Response 20 Total Annual Responses 1 Hours per Response 20 Total Hours 480 9,600 are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. 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 https://www.regulations.gov. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2004–D–0375] (formerly Docket No. 2004D–0555) Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300’’; Availability Dated: December 16, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E8–30587 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] HHS. BILLING CODE 4160–01–S ACTION: AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the guidance entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300.’’ This guidance document describes a means by which male condoms made of natural rubber latex (latex condoms) may comply with the requirement of special controls for class II devices. FDA believes that the labeling recommendations contained in this guidance, in addition to general controls, will provide reasonable SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Dec 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 assurance of the safety and effectiveness of latex condoms without spermicidal lubricant. In the Federal Register of November 10, 2008 (73 FR 66522), FDA published a final rule that amended the classification regulation for condoms from class II (performance standards) to class II (special controls) and designated this guidance document as the special control for male condoms made of natural rubber latex classified under that regulation. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on this guidance at any time. General comments on agency guidance documents are welcome at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance document entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300’’ 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 240–276–3151. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 23, 2008 / Notices information on electronic access to the guidance. Submit written comments concerning this 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.regulations.gov. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Tilton, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ–332), Food and Drug Administration, 2094 Gaither Rd., Rockville, MD 20850, 240–276– 0115. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On December 21, 2000, Congress enacted Public Law 106–554, which directed FDA to ‘‘* * * reexamine existing condom labels’’ and ‘‘* * * determine whether the labels are medically accurate regarding the overall effectiveness or lack of effectiveness of condoms in preventing sexually transmitted diseases, including [human papillomavirus].’’ Under this mandate, FDA conducted a review of scientific information and of existing latex condom labeling, and concluded that existing latex condom labeling was medically accurate in presenting the conclusion that, as an overall matter, condoms are effective in reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To help consumers make appropriate choices for their particular needs, and therefore to ensure the safe and effective use of latex condoms, FDA issued a proposed rule to establish a labeling guidance as a special control to address some additional, more nuanced information about latex condoms and STIs, as well as to provide information about contraception, and about appropriate directions and precautions for use of latex condoms (the 2005 proposed rule) (70 FR 69102, November 14, 2005). The rule proposed to amend existing classification regulations to designate a labeling guidance document entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Male Condoms Made of Natural Rubber Latex’’ as the special control for condoms made of natural rubber latex (latex condoms), classified under § 884.5300 (21 CFR 884.5300), and latex condoms with spermicidal lubricant containing nonoxynol-9, classified under § 884.5310 (21 CFR 884.5310). Also in the Federal Register of November 14, 2005 (70 FR 69156), FDA announced the availability of the draft VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Dec 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 guidance entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Male Condoms Made of Natural Rubber Latex’’ (the 2005 draft guidance). FDA invited interested persons to comment on the 2005 proposed rule and 2005 draft guidance by February 13, 2006. In response to FDA’s requests for comments, more than 100 commenters submitted information and comments to the docket for the 2005 proposed rule and the docket for the 2005 draft guidance. Because of the intertwined nature of the 2005 proposed rule and the 2005 draft guidance, and because of the significant overlap in comments, FDA considered all comments in preparing both the final rule and special controls guidance. The analysis of comments is contained in the final rule. In the Federal Register of November 10, 2008 (73 FR 66522), FDA issued a final rule which amended the classification regulation for condoms in § 884.5300 and designated the guidance document entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300,’’ which is the subject of this notice, as the special control for latex condoms classified under that regulation. This guidance is based on the draft guidance proposed as a special control in November 2005 entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Male Condoms Made of Natural Rubber Latex.’’ FDA assigned a new title to the final special control guidance document designated as a special control by § 884.5300 in order to avoid confusion with the 2005 draft guidance, which remains available (but not for implementation) as the proposed special control for latex condoms with spermicidal lubricant (classified under § 884.5310) in association with the proposal to amend that classification regulation. FDA is continuing to study the issues surrounding latex condoms with spermicidal lubricant and has not yet issued a new final rule regarding those devices. II. Significance of Special Controls Guidance Document FDA believes that adherence to the labeling recommendations described in this guidance document, in addition to the general controls, will provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of latex condoms classified under § 884.5300. The final rule establishing this guidance document as a special control will be effective January 9, 2009. Following the effective date of the final rule, latex condoms classified under § 884.5300 must PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78815 comply with the requirement of special controls; manufacturers must address the issues requiring special controls as identified in the guidance, either by following the recommendations in the guidance or by some other means that provides equivalent assurances of safety and effectiveness. III. Electronic Access Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the guidance may do so by using the Internet. To receive ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300,’’ you may either send an e-mail request to dsmica@fda.hhs.gov to receive an electronic copy of the document or send a fax request to 240–276–3151 to receive a hard copy. Please use the document number (1688) to identify the guidance you are requesting. 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 at https://www.regulations.gov. IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This 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 new collections of information in this guidance were approved under OMB control number 0910–0633. This guidance also refers to previously approved collections of information found in FDA regulations. The collections of information in 21 CFR part 807, subpart E, have been approved under OMB control number 0910–0120; the collections of information in 21 CFR part 820 have been approved under OMB control number 0910–0073; the collections of information in 21 CFR part 801, including those in 21 CFR 801.435, referenced in the guidance, have been E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1 78816 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 23, 2008 / Notices approved under OMB control number 0910–0485. The latex allergy caution required by 21 CFR 801.437 and referenced in the guidance does not constitute a ‘‘collection of information’’ under the PRA. Rather, it is a ‘‘public disclosure of information originally supplied by the Federal government to the recipient for the purpose of disclosure to the public.’’ (5 CFR 1320.3(c)(2)). natural extension of the MicroArray Quality Control (MAQC) project (https:// www.fda.gov/nctr/science/centers/ toxicoinformatics/maqc/) and is being coordinated by the FDA. This project is open to the public. Vendors of nextgeneration sequencing technologies and institutions interested in the generation, management, analysis, and interpretation of the resulting sequence data are welcome to participate. V. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES), 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. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that on January 15, 2008, the FDA 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 https://www.regulations.gov. DATES: Requests to participate in the SEQC project at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) should be submitted on or before 4:30 p.m., CST, January 9, 2009, or be postmarked on or before January 9, 2009. Dated: December 16, 2008. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E8–30586 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2008–N–0644] SEQC—The Sequencing Quality Control Project AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of solicitation. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting volunteers to participate in the SEQC (Sequencing Quality Control) project to objectively assess the technical performance of different next-generation sequencing technologies in DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) analyses and to evaluate the advantages and limitations of various bioinformatics solutions in handling and analyzing the massive new data sets. The SEQC project is a VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Dec 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 Requests to participate in the SEQC project should be sent to Leming Shi, National Center for Toxicological Research, Food and Drug Administration, 3900 NCTR Rd., Jefferson, AR 72079, 870–543–7387, FAX: 870–543–7854; e-mail: leming.shi@fda.hhs.gov. 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2004-D-0375] (formerly Docket No. 2004D-0555)


Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; 
``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural 
Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300''; 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 guidance entitled ``Class II Special Controls 
Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified 
Under 21 CFR 884.5300.'' This guidance document describes a means by 
which male condoms made of natural rubber latex (latex condoms) may 
comply with the requirement of special controls for class II devices. 
FDA believes that the labeling recommendations contained in this 
guidance, in addition to general controls, will provide reasonable 
assurance of the safety and effectiveness of latex condoms without 
spermicidal lubricant. In the Federal Register of November 10, 2008 (73 
FR 66522), FDA published a final rule that amended the classification 
regulation for condoms from class II (performance standards) to class 
II (special controls) and designated this guidance document as the 
special control for male condoms made of natural rubber latex 
classified under that regulation.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on this guidance at any 
time. General comments on agency guidance documents are welcome at any 
time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance 
document entitled ``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: 
Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 
884.5300'' 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 240-276-3151. See the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for

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information on electronic access to the guidance.
    Submit written comments concerning this 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.regulations.gov. Identify comments with the docket number 
found in brackets in the heading of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Tilton, Center for Devices and 
Radiological Health (HFZ-332), Food and Drug Administration, 2094 
Gaither Rd., Rockville, MD 20850, 240-276-0115.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    On December 21, 2000, Congress enacted Public Law 106-554, which 
directed FDA to ``* * * reexamine existing condom labels'' and ``* * * 
determine whether the labels are medically accurate regarding the 
overall effectiveness or lack of effectiveness of condoms in preventing 
sexually transmitted diseases, including [human papillomavirus].'' 
Under this mandate, FDA conducted a review of scientific information 
and of existing latex condom labeling, and concluded that existing 
latex condom labeling was medically accurate in presenting the 
conclusion that, as an overall matter, condoms are effective in 
reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To help 
consumers make appropriate choices for their particular needs, and 
therefore to ensure the safe and effective use of latex condoms, FDA 
issued a proposed rule to establish a labeling guidance as a special 
control to address some additional, more nuanced information about 
latex condoms and STIs, as well as to provide information about 
contraception, and about appropriate directions and precautions for use 
of latex condoms (the 2005 proposed rule) (70 FR 69102, November 14, 
2005). The rule proposed to amend existing classification regulations 
to designate a labeling guidance document entitled ``Class II Special 
Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Male Condoms Made of Natural 
Rubber Latex'' as the special control for condoms made of natural 
rubber latex (latex condoms), classified under Sec.  884.5300 (21 CFR 
884.5300), and latex condoms with spermicidal lubricant containing 
nonoxynol-9, classified under Sec.  884.5310 (21 CFR 884.5310). Also in 
the Federal Register of November 14, 2005 (70 FR 69156), FDA announced 
the availability of the draft guidance entitled ``Class II Special 
Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Male Condoms Made of Natural 
Rubber Latex'' (the 2005 draft guidance). FDA invited interested 
persons to comment on the 2005 proposed rule and 2005 draft guidance by 
February 13, 2006.
    In response to FDA's requests for comments, more than 100 
commenters submitted information and comments to the docket for the 
2005 proposed rule and the docket for the 2005 draft guidance. Because 
of the intertwined nature of the 2005 proposed rule and the 2005 draft 
guidance, and because of the significant overlap in comments, FDA 
considered all comments in preparing both the final rule and special 
controls guidance. The analysis of comments is contained in the final 
rule.
    In the Federal Register of November 10, 2008 (73 FR 66522), FDA 
issued a final rule which amended the classification regulation for 
condoms in Sec.  884.5300 and designated the guidance document entitled 
``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural 
Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300,'' which is the 
subject of this notice, as the special control for latex condoms 
classified under that regulation. This guidance is based on the draft 
guidance proposed as a special control in November 2005 entitled 
``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Male 
Condoms Made of Natural Rubber Latex.'' FDA assigned a new title to the 
final special control guidance document designated as a special control 
by Sec.  884.5300 in order to avoid confusion with the 2005 draft 
guidance, which remains available (but not for implementation) as the 
proposed special control for latex condoms with spermicidal lubricant 
(classified under Sec.  884.5310) in association with the proposal to 
amend that classification regulation. FDA is continuing to study the 
issues surrounding latex condoms with spermicidal lubricant and has not 
yet issued a new final rule regarding those devices.

II. Significance of Special Controls Guidance Document

    FDA believes that adherence to the labeling recommendations 
described in this guidance document, in addition to the general 
controls, will provide reasonable assurance of the safety and 
effectiveness of latex condoms classified under Sec.  884.5300. The 
final rule establishing this guidance document as a special control 
will be effective January 9, 2009. Following the effective date of the 
final rule, latex condoms classified under Sec.  884.5300 must comply 
with the requirement of special controls; manufacturers must address 
the issues requiring special controls as identified in the guidance, 
either by following the recommendations in the guidance or by some 
other means that provides equivalent assurances of safety and 
effectiveness.

III. Electronic Access

    Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the guidance may do so by 
using the Internet. To receive ``Class II Special Controls Guidance 
Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 
CFR 884.5300,'' you may either send an e-mail request to 
dsmica@fda.hhs.gov to receive an electronic copy of the document or 
send a fax request to 240-276-3151 to receive a hard copy. Please use 
the document number (1688) to identify the guidance you are requesting.
    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 at https://www.regulations.gov.

IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This 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 new collections of information in this guidance were approved under 
OMB control number 0910-0633.
    This guidance also refers to previously approved collections of 
information found in FDA regulations. The collections of information in 
21 CFR part 807, subpart E, have been approved under OMB control number 
0910-0120; the collections of information in 21 CFR part 820 have been 
approved under OMB control number 0910-0073; the collections of 
information in 21 CFR part 801, including those in 21 CFR 801.435, 
referenced in the guidance, have been

[[Page 78816]]

approved under OMB control number 0910-0485. The latex allergy caution 
required by 21 CFR 801.437 and referenced in the guidance does not 
constitute a ``collection of information'' under the PRA. Rather, it is 
a ``public disclosure of information originally supplied by the Federal 
government to the recipient for the purpose of disclosure to the 
public.'' (5 CFR 1320.3(c)(2)).

V. Comments

    Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management 
(see ADDRESSES), 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. Received comments may be 
seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., 
Monday through Friday.
    Please note that on January 15, 2008, the FDA 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 https://
www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: December 16, 2008.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
[FR Doc. E8-30586 Filed 12-22-08; 8:45 am]
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