the present invention relates to an implant for surgical use in humans or vertebrate animals in the replacement , partial replacement or reinforcement of a joint or an intervertebral disk and to a method for the production of an implant . in a first embodiment , the implant comprises a composite structure of a first section , which is formed at least by one compression - molded component made of wire , and a second section , with the first section being at least in parts embedded in the second section . in a second embodiment , the implant also comprises a compression - molded component . this component is formed by a wire made of a first material , with parts of said wire of the molded component having a coating made of a second material .