Recent advances on the development of magnesium alloys for biodegradable implants

Real/possible applications of biodegradable magnesium implants (a) cardiovascular stents (BIOTRONIK, Berlin, Germany, under clinical trial), (b) MAGNEZIX screw (received CE mark in Europe), (c) microclip for laryngeal microsurgery (pure magnesium), (d) biodegradable orthopedic implants, (e) wound-closing devices (WZ21).