21 CFR §812.43
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- (a)Selecting investigators. A sponsor shall select investigators qualified by training and experience to investigate the device.
- (b)Control of device. A sponsor shall ship investigational devices only to qualified investigators participating in the investigation.
- (c)Obtaining agreements. A sponsor shall obtain from each participating investigator a signed agreement that includes:
- (1)The investigator's curriculum vitae.
- (2)Where applicable, a statement of the investigator's relevant experience, including the dates, location, extent, and type of experience.
- (3)If the investigator was involved in an investigation or other research that was terminated, an explanation of the circumstances that led to termination.
- (4)A statement of the investigator's commitment to:
- (i)Conduct the investigation in accordance with the agreement, the investigational plan, this part and other applicable FDA regulations, and conditions of approval imposed by the reviewing IRB or FDA;
- (ii)Supervise all testing of the device involving human subjects; and
- (iii)Ensure that the requirements for obtaining informed consent are met.
- (5)Sufficient accurate financial disclosure information to allow the sponsor to submit a complete and accurate certification or disclosure statement as required under part 54 of this chapter. The sponsor shall obtain a commitment from the clinical investigator to promptly update this information if any relevant changes occur during the course of the investigation and for 1 year following completion of the study. This information shall not be submitted in an investigational device exemption application, but shall be submitted in any marketing application involving the device.
- (d)Selecting monitors. A sponsor shall select monitors qualified by training and experience to monitor the investigational study in accordance with this part and other applicable FDA regulations.