Citation:

Sandeep Shenoy Karanchery Sundaresan, 2025. "Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Traceability and Security in Medical Device Distribution", ESP Journal of Engineering & Technology Advancements  5(2): 163-170.

Abstract:

The high stakes related to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the rising threat of counterfeit goods mean that the distribution of medical devices calls for an especially transparent and secure supply chain architecture. Offering decentralisation, immutability, and automated smart contracts—blockchain technology has become a potent weapon for enhancing security and traceability in healthcare logistics. Examining their structures, consensus processes, and connection with technologies like IoT, this paper summarises the present situation of blockchain applications in medical device distribution. It also assesses actual pilot projects proving blockchain's benefits over conventional systems and experimental data. Although the advantages of better traceability accuracy, counterfeit identification, and regulatory compliance are convincing—challenges in interoperability, scalability, governance, and privacy remain. Finally, this report summarises future areas of study and offers suggestions for stakeholders to operationalize blockchain in worldwide healthcare supply chains.

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Keywords:

Medical Device Logistics; Supply Chain Security; Traceability; Smart Contracts; Hyperledger; Healthcare Blockchain; Federated Ledger; Iot Integration; Counterfeit Prevention.