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  • 1.  Data set maximum size

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 04-Dec-2018 10:17
    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

    Hi All 
    I have a question on the maximum acceptable size of the data sets for the FDA. I remember that I read somewhere that the maximum size is 400 mg however, I have data sets of more than 900 mg that I need to submit. 

    Thanks


  • 2.  RE: Data set maximum size

    Posted 08-Dec-2018 14:56
    ​Hello Anonymous

    Not certain if I understand the question... The United States FDA ESG website shows statistics including upload times in minutes per GB: https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ElectronicSubmissionsGateway/AboutESG/ucm590817.htm

    Also, the ESG Helpdesk is great about answering questions.
    (ESGHelpDesk @ fda.hhs.gov)

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    Anne LeBlanc
    Manager, Regulatory Affairs
    United States
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  • 3.  RE: Data set maximum size

    Posted 09-Dec-2018 12:08
    My advice is to contact your CSO in advance to discuss data format (e.g. SAS transport file, Excel), regulatory format (CDISC/STDM, define.pdf), file and variable naming conventions (if not CDISC), as well as size.  

    It is also helpful to provide derived data as well so data alignment issues are headed off during review.  

    You might also consider sending your SAS code to produce analyses as well.

    Good documentation always helps.  

    Most of the files that we submit exceed 900K MB so you are not creating any new issues.

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    Phil Lavin PhD, FASA, FRAPS
    Principal
    Lavin Consulting LLC
    Framingham MA 01702 USA
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