Feb 10, 2012

FDA IDE Application Guidance

There are no preprinted forms for an IDE application. However, the following information must be included in an IDE application for a significant risk (SR) device investigation. FDA and IRB approvals are required prior beginning a SR clinical study.

Three copies of a signed IDE application to FDA in the order provided (21 CFR 812.20):
1.     Name and address of sponsor (sponsor/investigator)
2.     Report of prior investigations (21 CFR812.27).
a.     A bibliography of all publications
b.     Copies of all published and unpublished adverse information
c.     Copies of other significant publications if required by an IRB or FDA
d.     A summary of all other unpublished information that is relevant to an evaluation
e.     If there is nonclinical laboratory data, it should meet GLP requirements (21 CFR58).
3.     Investigational plan (21 CFR 812.25) – in the following order:
a.     Purpose
The name and intended use of the device and the objectives and duration of the investigation
b.     Protocol
A written protocol describing the methodology to be used and an analysis of the protocol demonstrating its scientific soundness
c.     Risk analysis
·  A description and analysis of all increased risks to the research subjects and how these risks will be minimized – a justification for the investigation
·  A description of the patient population (number, age, sex and condition)
d.     Description of this device
·  A description of each important component, ingredient, property, and principle of operation of the device
·  Any anticipated changes in the device during the investigation
e.     Monitoring procedures (submission of written monitoring procedures are not required for studies sponsored by a sponsor-investigator where only one investigator is involved in the study. Guidance on IDE Policies and Procedures, DHHS, 1998)
·  The sponsor’s written procedures for monitoring the investigation
·  The name and address of each monitor
f.      Additional records and reports
1.     A description of the methods, facilities, and controls used for the manufacture, processing, packing, storage, and installation of the device
2.     Signed investigators written agreement (ref. 21 CFR 812.43)
3.     Certification that all investigators have signed the agreement (new investigators will sign the agreement before being added to the study)
4.     A list of the name, addresses, and chairpersons of all IRBs
5.     The name and address of any institution other than those above
6.     The amount, if any, charged for the device and explanation
7.     Copies of all labeling for the device
8.     Copies of all informed consent forms and information materials to be provided to subjects (21 CFR 50)
9.      Any other relevant information (information previously submitted to FDA in accordance with 21 CFR 812 may be incorporated by reference

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