Coated Implants (IMAGE) Duke University Caption The antibiotic rifampin mixed with a self-assembling solution of polymers is coated onto human intramedullary hip implants. Early trials in mice showed that, after 20 days, the approach did not hurt the bone’s ability to fuse with the implant, the polymer was completely absorbed by the body, and the antibiotics prevented 100% of infections. Credit Segura Laboratory and Bertha Laboratory Usage Restrictions NONE License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.