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 (2; 2; 2; 2;
22; 22) for receiving the marker element (6; 6; 6;
25; 25; 26; 28), wherein to form at least a part of the marker element
(6; 6; 6; 25; 25; 26; 28) a hardenable material
or material mix is introduced into the opening and hardened therein.
