Iranian Blood-Clotting Powder Outperforms American Version
WANA (Oct 20) – According to the deputy head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, a blood-clotting powder produced in Iran using electron beam technology has shown better performance than its American counterpart and has achieved successful results in human trials.
As rapid control of bleeding during surgeries and accidents is critical—and conventional chemical powders can sometimes cause side effects—developing a safe, residue-free hemostatic powder has become an important medical need in the country.
Hossein Sadeghi, deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, noted that blood-clotting powders around the world are typically produced through chemical processes, which can leave residues in the bloodstream and lead to complications for patients.
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Referring to the experience of an American company, Sadeghi explained: “That company developed a powder based on starch using radiation, which leaves no residue. We immediately began research in this area. The first prototype was produced, followed by clinical, animal, and human tests. Some permits have already been obtained, and we hope that, with the cooperation of the Ministry of Health, this product can soon be widely used in hospitals across the country.”
He added that these products are processed using electron beams, which significantly increase the speed of blood clotting.
Sadeghi emphasized: “In human trials, the surgeon certified that this Iranian sample even performed better than the American one. We hope the approval process will move quickly so that the product can be released later this year.”
