| abstract |
Microbial compositions and methods are disclosed. Microbial compositions are particularly useful in providing antimicrobial capabilities to a wide range of medical devices. In one aspect, the invention relates to a UV curable antimicrobial layer comprising a UV curable composition comprising an oligomer, a monomer, and a photoinitiator which together are capable of forming a UV curable polymer composition. The composition includes rheology modifiers as necessary. The compositions also include antimicrobial agents, which can be selected from a wide variety of agents. Representative antimicrobial agents include cetyl pyridium chloride, cetrimide, alexidine, chlorhexidine diacetate, benzalkonium chloride, and ophthaldehyde. |