Implant and method for manufacturing same

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PATENT NO 9394612
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12786775

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The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an implant, in particular an intraluminal endoprosthesis, with a body containing metallic material, preferably iron. The method includes the following steps to control degradation of the implant: (i) providing the body of the implant; and (ii) tribochemically treating at least part of the body surface by means of beam particles. An implant produced in this way is also described.

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BIOTRONIK AGACKERSTRASSE 6 BUELACH 8180

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Bayer, Ullrich Admannshagen-Bargeshagen, DE 46 276
Klocke, Bjoern Zurich, CH 21 325

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