China unveils world’s first titanium-copper medical implant designed to cut infection risk

China has unveiled the world’s first copper-blended titanium implant for orthopaedic surgery after more than a decade of research and development. This innovative material retains the exceptional strength and hardness characteristic of titanium alloy medical devices while significantly reducing the risk of post-operative infection, according to its developers. On April 21, the world’s first bone pin made using the material was approved for market release by China’s National Medical Products...

Original source: South China Morning Post