Implant with increased carbon content at near-surface boundary layer

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PATENT NO 9381100
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13937113

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Implant in the form of an intraluminal endoprosthesis, having a tubular body containing metallic material, optionally iron, whereby in at least a portion of the implant body the following are present in the structure of a near-surface boundary layer in comparison to the respective concentration in the remaining structure: an increased carbon content in a concentration of approximately 0.5% by weight to approximately 2% by weight; or an increased carbon and nitrogen content, wherein a concentration of carbon is approximately 0.5% by weight to approximately 7% by weight, and a concentration of nitrogen is approximately 0.5% by weight to approximately 17% by weight.

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BIOTRONIK AGACKERSTRASSE 6 BUELACH 8180

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Bayer, Ullrich Admannshagen-Bargeshagen, DE 46 276
Gerold, Bodo Zellingen, DE 34 874

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