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The austenitic stainless steel 316 LVM combines both good mechanic properties with a reasonable in vitro biocompatibility and in vivo tolerance. Thus, it is used for orthopedic applications. One method to improve the implant osseointegration is to increase the roughness by grit blasting. This study focus on the in vitro corrosion behavior, ion release and biocompatibility properties of 316 LVM steel modified by sandblasting, following two sandblasting processes of interest for the preparation of surgical implants which are based on the use of zirconia and alumina, respectively.