Bioceramic implants having bioactive substance

A method for preparing a bioceramic endoprosthesis, the method comprising:

• (i) providing a ceramic powder;
• (ii) applying a binder solution onto the ceramic powder so as to form a bound ceramic;
• (iii) depositing at least one of the following onto the bound ceramic so as to be incorporated with the bound ceramic:
• a bioactive substance containing solution at a temperature that does not degrade the bioactive substance;
• a hydrogel;
• or
• a polymer;
• and
• (iv) repeating steps (i-ii) or (i-iii).

A bioceramic endoprosthesis comprising:

• a biocompatible ceramic matrix having a body defining a external surface of the endoprosthesis;
• and
• at least one of a bioactive substance, hydrogel, or polymer within the ceramic matrix,
• said bioceramic endoprosthesis being prepared by the following:
• (i) providing a ceramic powder;
• (ii) applying a binder solution onto the ceramic powder so as to form a bound ceramic;
• (iii) depositing at least one of the following onto the bound ceramic so as to be incorporated with the bound ceramic:
• a bioactive substance containing solution at a temperature that does not degrade the bioactive substance;
• a hydrogel;
• or
• a polymer;
• and
• (iv) repeating steps (i-ii) or (i-iii).