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Implant and method for manufacturing same

US8110088B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BIOTRONIK VI Patent AG · CH

Inventors

Ullrich Bayer · Bad Doberan, DE
Baerbel Becher · Rostock, DE
Bernd Block · Erlangen, DE
Robert Voegele · Rostock, DE
Patricia Decker · Schwaan, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 22, 2009
Grant date	Feb 7, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2400/18
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an implant, in particular an intraluminal endoprosthesis, with a body containing metallic material, preferably iron. To control the degradation of the implant, the method comprises the following steps: a) preparing the body of the implant, and b) incorporating hydrogen into at least a portion of the structure of the implant body near the surface. Furthermore, such an implant is described.

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