Abstract: The present application discloses antibodies directed to protein SE2232 (SesC) of Staphylococcus epidermis, and homologus proteins which are useful in preventing biofilm formation by said micro-organism. The antibodies can be used to coat medical devices which are inserted or implanted into the mammalian, preferably human body. Further these antibodies or vaccines comprising said proteins can be used to vaccinate subjects to prevent or treat natural occurring biofilm formation during infection. Also covered are medical devices coated with the antibody.