Comparison of the elution properties of commercially available gentamicin and bone cement containing vancomycin with 'home-made' preparations

FREW, N M, CANNON, T, NICHOL, Tim, SMITH, Thomas and STOCKLEY, I (2017). Comparison of the elution properties of commercially available gentamicin and bone cement containing vancomycin with 'home-made' preparations. The bone & joint journal, 98-B (1), 73-77.

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Link to published version:: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.99B1.BJJ-2016-0566.R1

Abstract

Introduction Vancomycin is commonly added to acrylic bone cement during revision arthroplasty surgery. Proprietary cement preparations containing vancomycin are available but significantly more expensive. We investigated whether the antibiotic elution and mechanical strength of ‘home-made’ vancomycin containing bone cement was comparable to commercial vancomycin-impregnated cement. Methods A total of 18 cement discs of constant size, containing either proprietary CopalG+V®; or ‘home-made’ CopalR+G® with vancomycin added by hand, were made. Each disc contained the same antibiotic quantities (0.5g gentamycin, 2g vancomycin) and was immersed in ammonium acetate buffer in a sealed container. Fluid from each container was sampled at eight time points over a two week period. The concentration of gentamicin and vancomycin in the fluid was analysed using high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. The impact strength of each PMMA cement preparation was measured using a Charpy-type impact tester. Results Highest peak antibiotic concentrations were observed from the ‘home-made’ vancomycin containing cement, added as in the operating theatre. Overall antibiotic elution was, five-fold (vancomycin) and two-fold (gentamicin), greater from the ‘home-made’ mix compared to commercially mixed cement. However the ‘home-made’ cements showed greater variation in elution kinetics compared to the commercial mix. Use of a vacuum during mixing had no significant effect on antibiotic elution in any of the samples. Impact strength testing showed no significant differences between the groups. Discussion Our findings suggest the addition of 2g vancomycin powder to gentamicin-impregnated bone cement in theatre, significantly increases elution of both antibiotics, with no significant loss of strength, compared to commercially prepared cement. Conclusion We have found no significant advantages of expensive off-the-shelf vancomycin-impregnated bone cement and recommend the addition of vancomycin powder by hand when making cement beads and spacers.

Item Type: Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Biomedical Research Centre
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.99B1.BJJ-2016-0566.R1
Page Range: 73-77
SWORD Depositor: Helen Garner
Depositing User: Helen Garner
Date Deposited: 09 Feb 2017 17:22
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 15:30
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/14659

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