Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant having a surface comprising a coating on at least a portion of the surface of the implant, wherein the coating comprises at least two coating layers of bioactive compounds adjacent to each other, obtainable in a process comprising the following steps: providing an implant with a surface, providing a first suspension comprising at least one first bioactive compound in a first solvent, wherein the first bioactive compound is non-soluble or partially soluble in the first solvent, applying said first suspension comprising the at least one first bioactive compound onto at least a part of the implant surface forming a first coating layer; drying the first coating layer, providing a second solution comprising at least one second bioactive compound in a second solvent, wherein the second bioactive compound is soluble or readily soluble in the second solvent; applying said second solution comprising the at least one second bioactive compound onto the first coating layer form

Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant having a surface comprising a coating on at least a portion of the surface of the implant, wherein the coating comprises at least two coating layers of bioactive compounds adjacent to each other, obtainable in a process comprising the following steps: providing an implant with a surface, providing a first suspension comprising at least one first bioactive compound in a first solvent, wherein the first bioactive compound is non-soluble or partially soluble in the first solvent, applying said first suspension comprising the at least one first bioactive compound onto at least a part of the implant surface forming a first coating layer; drying the first coating layer, providing a second solution comprising at least one second bioactive compound in a second solvent, wherein the second bioactive compound is soluble or readily soluble in the second solvent; applying said second solution comprising the at least one second bioactive compound onto the first coating layer form

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for an implant, characterized in that the inner shape and/or dimensions of the container are adapted to mirror the outer shape and/or dimensions of the implant. The invention further provides the use of the container in methods for infection control and in methods for the diagnosis of infections of implants. These methods comprise an elution step of the microorganisms from an explanted implant, which is performed by ultrasonic methods using the entire container of the invention with the implant inside. Advantageously, the necessary volume of the solution for eluting the microorganisms form the surface of the implants can be reduced by up to 90% due to the construction of the inside of the container. It will additionally enable a transport between the operating room (OR) and the lab without contamination risk.