Drug eluting insert for implantable body

摘要

The present application discloses embodiments related to an implant and a method of forming an implant configured to treat a fractured bone. The implant (10) can include a body (20) having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface (28) extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a high tensile strand (60) positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent.