#$%^&*AU2008264179B220120301.pdf#####Abstract The invention is directed towards a coating for medical implants, in particular, vascular stents, said coating comprising silicon dioxide, towards medical implants with a coating containing silicon dioxide and towards a method for their production. The coating can contain additional admixtures and have functionalisation coats. The substrate of the coating is produced from a durable material, preferably from a stainless steel.
