Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
5-17-2016
Patent Number
9339574
CPC
A01N 65/08 (20130101)
Abstract
Provided herein is a method of reducing a microbial infection of a heparinized surface wherein heparin precipitation is reduced as compared to a control. In some embodiments a composition comprising ethanol and isopropanol is applied to the surface. In other embodiments, two or more ethanol compositions are applied and removed sequentially from the surface prior to contacting the surface with a biological fluid, tissue or vessel, wherein the composition in each successive administration comprises an increased amount of ethanol. Also provided is a method of reducing a microbial infection of a surface comprising applying a mucilage extract from an Opuntia ficus indica species to the surface.
Application Number
14/818,772
Recommended Citation
Kayton, Mark L.; Alcantar, Norma; Restrepo, Daniel; Laconi, Nicholas S.; Buttice, Audrey L.; and Ebaugh, Michael P., "Compositions and methods for reducing or preventing medical device-related infections" (2016). USF Patents. 844.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/844
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
2015-08-05
