A endoprosthesis includes a body comprising a plurality of interconnected
struts. The body includes a bioerodible metal. At least a first strut of
the plurality of interconnected struts includes a stripe on the surface
of the first strut. The stripe including a nitride of the bioerodible
metal, a fluoride of the bioerodible metal, or a combination thereof. The
stripe runs along the length of the first strut. The stripe is part of a
continuous network of stripes on struts adjacent to the first strut.