Title: Prototype development of a novel blockchain medical implants supply chain in Iran

Authors: Mehrad Sarvi; Fereshteh-Azadi Parand; Ali Tavakoli Golpaygani

Addresses: Department of Statistics, Math and Computer Science, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, 1485643449, Iran ' Department of Statistics, Math and Computer Science, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, 1485643449, Iran ' Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center of Technology and Engineering, Standard Research Institute, Karaj, Iran

Abstract: In today's supply chains, ensuring the authenticity of goods, particularly in healthcare, is crucial for the community's health. Medical implants face significant challenges, including counterfeit issues deteriorated by inadequate supervision and transparency. These challenges have led to problems with tracking and authenticity verification due to a lack of transparency in Iran's current system. Blockchain technology offers promise with its transparent and distributed ledger system. The objective of this study is to propose and evaluate a blockchain-based prototype for tracking medical implants considering Iran's regulatory rules. This study aims to enhance supply chain efficiency and authenticity verification. Due to the exploratory nature of this study, it is focusing on evaluating the feasibility solution based on blockchain technology instead of numerical results.

Keywords: healthcare; medical implants; supply chain; blockchain; authentication.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBC.2024.143415

International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies, 2024 Vol.5 No.3, pp.227 - 240

Received: 11 Apr 2024
Accepted: 07 Jul 2024
Published online: 18 Dec 2024 *

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