Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.

Katlin Adlon Lumme

David A Armbruster

Jeffrey S Chomyn

Aaron Yu

The present application discloses embodiments related to an implant and a method of forming an implant configured to treat a fractured bone. The implant can include a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a high tensile strand positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent.

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Marietta, GA, United States of America

Katlin Adlon Lumme