Strengthening the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's 510(k) Review Process; Public Meeting; Extension of Comment Period, 10294-10295 [2010-4662]

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In the notice, FDA requested comments on a number of identified challenges associated with the 510(k) process. The agency is taking this action to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments and information by March 19, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments or information to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments or information to https:// www.regulations.gov. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Swink, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, rm. 1609, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301–796–6313, e-mail: james.swink@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In the Federal Register of January 27, 2010 (75 FR 4402), FDA published a notice announcing a public meeting on February 18, 2010, and the opening of a public docket to receive comments on key challenges related to the premarket notification (or 510(k)) process for the review of medical devices. Specific questions for comment were listed and interested persons were invited to submit comments by March 5, 2010. At this time, the agency is extending the comment period until March 19, 2010, to continue to receive public comments. Comments submitted to the docket will assist in identifying actions that the Center for Devices and Radiological Health can consider taking to strengthen the 510(k) process. II. Submission of 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. All comments submitted to the public docket are public information and may be posted to FDA’s Web site at https:// www.fda.gov for public viewing. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. In addition, E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 43 / Friday, March 5, 2010 / Notices when responding to specific questions as outlined in the Federal Register of January 27, 2010, please identify the question you are addressing. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dated: March 1, 2010. Leslie Kux, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy. 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Name of Committee: National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel; The Early Detection Research Network: Biomarker Reference Laboratories. Date: March 23, 2010. Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Legacy Hotel and Meeting Center, 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Contact Person: Gerald G. Lovinger, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Special Review and Logistics Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Blvd., Room 8101, Bethesda, MD 20892–8329, 301/496–7987, lovingeg@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel; Pharmacodynamic Assays. Date: March 23, 2010. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate contract proposals. Place: Legacy Hotel and Meeting Center, 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Contact Person: Thomas M. Vollberg, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Special Review and Logistics Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Cancer Institute, 6116 VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:45 Mar 04, 2010 Jkt 220001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7142, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–594–9582, vollbert@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel; NCI– CNP(U54) Review. Date: April 7–9, 2010. Time: 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Hilton Washington, DC/Rockville Hotel, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Contact Person: Bratin K. Saha, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Program Coordination and Referral Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Cancer Institute, NIH, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Room 8041, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 402– 0371, sahab@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.392, Cancer Construction; 93.393, Cancer Cause and Prevention Research; 93.394, Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research; 93.395, Cancer Treatment Research; 93.396, Cancer Biology Research; 93.397, Cancer Centers Support; 93.398, Cancer Research Manpower; 93.399, Cancer Control, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: February 26, 2010. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2010–4727 Filed 3–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P 10295 Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Sherry L. Dupere, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5136, MSC 7843, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– 1021, duperes@csr.nih.gov. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel Member Conflicts: Arthritis, Connective Tissue, and Skin. Date: March 30, 2010. Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Jean D. Sipe, PhD., Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4106, MSC 7814, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301/435– 1743, sipej@csr.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 1, 2010. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2010–4726 Filed 3–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings National Institutes of Health Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel Member Conflict: Topics in Aging, Cellular and Developmental Biology. Date: March 23, 2010. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 43 (Friday, March 5, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10294-10295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-4662]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0054]


Strengthening the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's 
510(k) Review Process; Public Meeting; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending to March 
19, 2010, the comment period for the notice that appeared in the 
Federal Register of Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (75 FR 4402). In the 
notice, FDA requested comments on a number of identified challenges 
associated with the 510(k) process. The agency is taking this action to 
allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments and information by March 
19, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments or information to the Division of 
Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 
Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments 
or information to https://www.regulations.gov. Identify comments with 
the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  James Swink, Center for Devices and 
Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire 
Ave., Bldg. 66, rm. 1609, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-6313, e-
mail: james.swink@fda.hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of January 27, 2010 (75 FR 4402), FDA 
published a notice announcing a public meeting on February 18, 2010, 
and the opening of a public docket to receive comments on key 
challenges related to the premarket notification (or 510(k)) process 
for the review of medical devices. Specific questions for comment were 
listed and interested persons were invited to submit comments by March 
5, 2010. At this time, the agency is extending the comment period until 
March 19, 2010, to continue to receive public comments. Comments 
submitted to the docket will assist in identifying actions that the 
Center for Devices and Radiological Health can consider taking to 
strengthen the 510(k) process.

II. Submission of 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. All 
comments submitted to the public docket are public information and may 
be posted to FDA's Web site at https://www.fda.gov for public viewing. 
Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets 
in the heading of this document. In addition,

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when responding to specific questions as outlined in the Federal 
Register of January 27, 2010, please identify the question you are 
addressing. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets 
Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Dated: March 1, 2010.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2010-4662 Filed 3-4-10; 8:45 am]
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