Rhamnolipid coating of medical devices

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a medical device having irregular and/or curved silicone surfaces, wherein at least a part of the irregular and/or curved silicone surfaces is coated with rhamnolipids. The present disclosure also relates to a method of coating a medical device having irregular and/or curved silicone surfaces with rhamnolipids, wherein the method comprises the steps of 1) activating the silicone surfaces that are to be coated by introducing free amino-groups; and 2) covalently attaching rhamnolipids to said silicone surfaces. The present disclosure also relates to a voice prosthesis, for mounting in a fistula between trachea and esophagus, wherein at least a part of the voice prosthesis comprises silicone and at least a part of said silicone being coated with rhamnolipids.

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