WANA (Oct 18) – Last week, Iran unveiled its first domestically produced hemostatic sponge, a medical innovation designed to stop bleeding during surgeries. The announcement sparked widespread discussion across social media, with many users — including non-Iranians — drawing comparisons between Iran and the United States.
According to reactions online, numerous foreign users praised the Iranian-made product, emphasizing that Iran contributes to healing humanity through medical advancements, while the United States is often associated with initiating wars.
Several commentators also pointed out the irony that Iran continues to make scientific progress despite facing some of the world’s toughest international sanctions.
The newly introduced hemostatic sponge belongs to the class of blood-stopping materials and is designed to rapidly control capillary bleeding in soft tissue during surgery.
The sponge can absorb up to 60 times its weight in blood, resists fragility, can be easily cut, and maintains its structure while effectively stopping bleeding in minimal time.
Iran is recognized as the largest producer of medical equipment in West Asia, exporting its products to more than 55 countries worldwide. In 2024, the country ranked first among Islamic nations in biotechnology, with 99 percent of biotech medicines produced domestically.
Below are some of the remarks shared by online users regarding the innovation:
