#$%^&*AU2012254872A120121206.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to methods for making oxidation resistant 5 medical devices that comprise polymeric materials, for example, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The invention also provides methods of making antioxidant-doped medical implants, for example, doping of medical devices containing cross-linked UHMWPE with vitamin E by diffusion, post-doping annealing, and materials used therein.1/10 FIG. 1 6 5130"C 4, X 31200C a 2- 100*C 125C 00.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Distance (mm)