Reduction of biofilms on medical devices
OwnerShanta M. Modak, Ronald Citron +3inventors
InventorsShanta M. Modak, Ronald Citron, Santoshkumar Dongre, Nayana Baiju, Arnab Kumar Ghosh
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for rendering medical devices and other surfaces biofilm resistant by the use of a coating composition comprising a combination of one or more antimicrobial agent, one or more anti-inflammatory agent, optionally a releasing agent, optionally decandediol, and a lubricious matrix system comprising a biomedical polymer. In certain embodiments said coating composition is adhered to the device or surface by a coating comprising urethane and silicone adhesives.
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A medical device or surface thereof having one or more coatings, said one or more coatings comprising effective amounts of an antimicrobial agent, antiinflammatory agent, and biomedical polymer.
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A method of reducing biofilm on a medical device or surface thereof, comprising applying one or more coatings to the device or surface, the one or more coatings comprising effective amounts of an antimicrobial agent, antiinflammatory agent, and biomedical polymer.
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