Magazine

FDMSEC Insights

FDMSEC Insights is the publication arm of the FOGSI Food Drugs & Medicosurgical Equipment Committee, designed to translate policy, product, and practice updates into clinic-ready guidance.

Each issue focuses on a practical theme so members can quickly review what has changed, what creates confusion in the market, and what deserves attention in routine decision-making.

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FDMSEC INSIGHTS 09 Pain-Free OPD Procedures - September 2026

This issue examines pain management and safety for office procedures, covering pre-procedure pain screening, procedure-wise analgesia, consent and stop signals, local anaesthesia and systemic toxicity, drug and non-drug pain relief, fasting and diabetes medicines, sedation risks and monitoring, emergency response, and safe discharge.

64 pages Open issue

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FDMSEC INSIGHTS 08 When Medical Devices Cause Harm - Aug 26

This issue examines medical device safety, covering electrosurgical burns, surgical smoke, energy devices, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy equipment failures, CTG errors, birth trauma, implants, vaginal energy devices, and materiovigilance.

66 pages Open issue

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FDMSEC INSIGHTS 07 OT Disaster-Proofing - July 26

This issue examines operating theatre safety, with practical guidance on sterilisation, instrument tracking and care, air and water quality, reusable drapes, staff training, audit readiness, and daily safety checks.

39 pages Open issue

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FDMSEC INSIGHTS 06 Ultrasound Beyond the Machine - June 2026

This issue examines practical ultrasound service delivery, covering reporting and legal documentation, image storage, machine selection, quality assurance, transvaginal scan ergonomics, and the role of AI in ultrasound practice.

89 pages Open issue

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FDMSEC INSIGHTS 05 Medical Waste, Sustainability & Compliance - May 2026

This issue examines biomedical waste management in clinical practice, with practical guidance on documentation, regulatory compliance, staff training, colour coding, sharps injury prevention, and building a waste-safe clinic culture.

55 pages Open issue

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FDMSEC INSIGHTS 04 The Difficult Consultation - April 26

This issue addresses difficult consultations in obstetric and gynaecological practice, with practical guidance on efficient counselling, discussing costly care, clear documentation, and communication that builds trust during emotionally charged decisions.

54 pages Open issue

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FDMSEC INSIGHTS 03 IV Fluids, Electrolytes & Infusions - March 26

This issue examines safe infusion therapy, covering infusion-pump programming and checks, extravasation injury prevention, labelling and line-tracing errors, staff coordination, and standardised protocols for safer patient care.

60 pages Open issue

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FDMSEC Insights 02 - Biosimilars, Generics and Brand Confusion

This issue clarifies biosimilars, tender drugs, and market brands, with practical guidance on medicine storage, handling, traceability, and consistent implementation of regulatory requirements in clinical practice.

64 pages Open issue

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FDMSEC Insights 01 - Regulations That Actually Affect Your Clinic

This issue explains the regulations that affect day-to-day clinic operations, with practical guidance on device documentation, inspections, consent-form validity, biomedical waste management, and avoiding common compliance gaps.

51 pages Open issue