APPLICATION
The present invention provides polyphenolic compositions derived from a plant that inhibit the formation of a biofilm. Also provided are combinations that comprise at least one phenolic phytochemical and at least one antimicrobial agent that inhibit the growth of an established biofilm. Further, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting the formation and growth of biofilms.
CLAIMS
A medical device having a coating comprising a polyphenolic composition comprising at least one glycosylated derivative of ellagic acid chosen from ellagic acid xylofuranoside, ellagic acid mannopyranoside, ellagic acid rhamnoside, or combination thereof.