
- The veterinary surgeon is responsible for determining antibiotic type and dosage to be used. Antibiotic is not included in kit.
- Four mixing techniques are provided for optimal mixing of powdered and liquid antibiotics:
- Standard – Powder
- Standard – Liquid
- Non-Standard – Powder
- Non-Standard – Liquid
- A Set Time Chart is provided to approximate set time for commonly used antibiotics. Set times vary based on antibiotic type and dosage. It is advisable to prepare beads within a sterile field prior to the start of a surgical case.

Set Time Chart
Antibiotic | Mixing Technique | Approximate Set Time |
---|---|---|
Gentamicin (400mg) | Standard – Liquid | 20 Minutes |
Amikacin (500mg)* | Non-Standard – Liquid* | 50 Minutes* |
Cefazolin (500mg-1g) | Non-Standard – Powder | 15 Minutes |
Vancomycin (500mg-1g) | Standard – Powder | 10 Minutes |
Gentamicin (400mg) / Cefazolin (500mg-1g)** | Standard – Liquid** | 15 Minutes** |
Gentamicin (400mg) / Vancomycin (500mg-1g)** | Standard – Liquid** | 15 Minutes** |
Ceftazidime (500mg-1g) | Non-Standard – Powder | 25 Minutes |
Chloramphenicol (500mg-1g) | Non-Standard – Powder | 15 Minutes |
Meropenem (500mg-1g) | Non-Standard – Powder | 25 Minutes |
Ceftiofur (500mg) | Non-Standard – Powder | 30 minutes |
Florfenicol (600mg)* | Non-Standard – Liquid* | 90 Minutes* |
Amphotericin B (50mg) | Non-Standard – Powder | 95 Minutes |
* Set time is based on 2ml of mixing solution and 2ml of liquid antibiotic using the Non-Standard – Liquid mixing technique. Set time for Amikacin (1g) using the Standard – Liquid mixing technique is 4 hours.
** Combine KERRIER powder with antibiotic powder, then add 4ml of liquid antibiotic (no mixing solution required).
DNS (Does Not Set)
Imipenem – Powder
Enrofloxacin – Liquid
Clindamycin – Liquid

Mixing Instructions







CAUTION: A total of 4ml of liquid is required to mix KERRIER powder to a paste. Combinations of liquid antibiotics and mixing solution (saline) must equal 4ml.







NOTE: For slower setting antibiotics (example: Amikacin), a Non-Standard technique should be used to reduce set time. Mixing KERRIER powder with mixing solution (saline) first, without antibiotic, will accelerate the setting process. It is advisable to prepare beads within a sterile field prior to the start of a surgical case.








NOTE: For slower setting antibiotics (example: Amikacin), a Non-Standard technique should be used to reduce set time. Mixing KERRIER powder with mixing solution (saline) first, without antibiotic, will accelerate the setting process. It is advisable to prepare beads within a sterile field prior to the start of a surgical case.
CAUTION: A total of 4ml of liquid is required to mix KERRIER powder to a paste. Combinations of liquid antibiotics and mixing solution (saline) must equal 4ml.







