NEW MEDICAL MATERIAL BASED ON METASTABLE FORM OF CARBON

Experimental data on the use of carbon-coated medical implants and pro stheses are described. It was found that the best results are achieved with carbyne coatings. Carbyne is the linear carbon form based on the sp bond. Carbyne-covered material is produced by specific chemical an d physical processes. From long-term experiments an excellent result w as obtained in biocompatibility, thromboresistivity and flexibility of vascular prostheses, urethra prostheses and endoprostheses. Applicati on of carbyne-coated prostheses increases the probability of positive operation results by 30% and widens the operating capabilities especia lly for small-diameter veins and arteries.