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...

By Dannie Peng