The present invention relates to implants made of a biodegradable magnesium alloy. The inventive implant is made in total or in parts of a biodegradable magnesium alloy with particular composition and impurities such that it has improved processability during manufacture especially in new highly sophisticated techniques like micro-extrusion and, if applicable, improved mechanical properties of the material, such as strength, ductility and strain hardening. In particular, when the implant is a stent, scaffolding strength of the final device as well as the tube drawing properties are favourable.
