A method of applying a marker element (6; 6′; 6″; 25; 25′; 26; 28) to an implant (1; 1′; 1″; 1′″; 20; 20′), in particular a stent, intended for implantation in the human or animal body, comprising a main body and an opening (3; 3′; 3″; 3′″; 21; 21′) provided in said main body...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6899914?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6899914 - Method of applying a marker element to an implant and an implant provided with a marker element