Implant, especially a stent, comprises a support at least partly covered with a layer of metal oxide and/or ceramic material to inhibit excessive cell growth

摘要

Implant (I) comprises a support at least partly covered with a layer of metal oxide and/or ceramic material, especially in the regions to be contacted with body tissues and/or fluids. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) production of (I) by anodically oxidizing the support or a coating on the support; (2) production of an implant by: (a) evacuating cavities in a support, introducing a therapeutic agent or a binder for a therapeutic agent into the cavities, preferably by dipping, and normalizing the pressure; and/or (b) introducing the therapeutic agent or binder into the cavities by means of ultrasound, preferably while the implant is immersed in the therapeutic agent or binder.