Overview
The Sponsor-Investigator submits an IDE Application to FDA that includes the components listed here.
IDE Submission Components
- IDE Application Cover Letter or IDE Protocol Cover Letter
- IDE Application Template
- IDE Protocol Template
- FDA Form 3454 - Certification: Financial Interest and Arrangements of Clinical Investigator
- FDA Form 3455 - Disclosure: Financial Interest and Arrangements of Clinical Investigators
- Informed Consent - see the UCSF IRB Consent Templates
FDA Guidance Documents
The following FDA documents provide an overview of the IDE application process:
- IDE Application: Addresses required elements; suggested content; suggested format; common problems with IDE submissions.
- IDE Cover letter: Suggested content
- Checklist for IDE Applications
Other helpful documents: