| abstract |
The invention relates to a biodegradable implant with a support structure made of a first material, selected from the group consisting of alloys containing tungsten, iron or magnesium as the main constituent, preferably tungsten, which can be completely or partially degraded by means of corrosive degradation. Because a second, preferably non-metallic, material is bonded to the first material, the second material can perform therapeutic functions during and after the degradation of the first material. |