IV Set 15 Drop

An IV administration set (or “infusion set”) is a sterile tubing assembly used to deliver fluids, medications or blood products directly into a patient’s vein. This particular set (often sold under brands like Exel or Combo) is specified as “15 Drop Luer Lock with 78″ Tubing, Roller Clamp, and Y-Injection Site Ports.” In other words, it is a 78-inch (198 cm) macrodrip IV set with a 15 drops/mL drip chamber, standard Luer-lock connectors, one or more Y-type injection (medication) ports along the line, and a manual roller clamp for flow control. Such sets are common in hospitals and clinics for IV fluid and drug delivery.

IV Set 15 Drop Luer Lock with 78" Tubing, Roller Clamp, and Y-Injection Site Ports is a medical device used for intravenous therapy. The set includes a tubing with a length of 78 inches, a luer lock connection for secure attachment to the IV catheter, a roller clamp for controlling the flow of the IV fluid, and Y-injection site ports for easy access to administer additional medications or fluids. The 15 drop chamber helps regulate the flow rate of the fluids being infused into the patient's bloodstream. This IV set is commonly used in hospital, clinic, and ambulatory settings for various medical procedures.

Key Features

• 78″ (198 cm) tubing: Extra-long PVC tubing allows flexible placement of the IV bag relative to the patient
• 15 drops/mL (macro-drip): The drip chamber is calibrated so that about 15 drops of fluid equal 1 mL. A 15 drops/mL chamber provides relatively coarse manual flow control; it “helps regulate the flow rate” of the infusion.
• Luer-lock connector: The distal end of the tubing terminates in a standard Luer-lock fitting. This screw-type connector securely attaches to IV catheters or needles and prevents leakage or disconnection during infusion.
• Y-injection port(s): The set includes one or more Y-shaped injection (access) sites along the tubing. These Y-ports allow nurses to inject medications or additional fluids into the line without disconnecting the primary administration set.
• Roller clamp (and occlusion clamp): A small sliding roller clamp on the tubing provides manual control of flow rate – rolling it down tight stops flow, and rolling up allows fluid to pass. (There may also be a separate lever clamp, e.g. an “occlusion” or pinch clamp, for quickly stopping flow.) The roller clamp lets caregivers fine-tune or shut off the IV flow as needed.
• Additional attributes: These sets are made sterile and are typically latex-free and DEHP-free. They often have a vented (air inlet) spike for non-pressurized bags and come in pouch packaging. They are usually sold in bulk (e.g. 50 sets per case) as single-use disposables.

Function and Usage

In use, the IV bag or bottle is hung on a stand so gravity drives fluid through the tubing. The drip chamber (with 15 drops/mL calibration) is partially filled so clinicians can see the drops, confirming flow. As mentioned, the 15 drop factor means roughly fifteen drops deliver one milliliter of fluid; opening or closing the roller clamp adjusts how many drops per minute flow, controlling the infusion rate.

The Luer-lock connector ensures a leak-free connection to the patient’s IV catheter. As one source explains, a Luer-lock “screws the needle onto the [set] to create a tight bond that prevents the needle from being accidentally removed,” ensuring the fluid path remains closed and secure.

The Y-injection site (Y-site) is a built-in needleless port. This secondary access point “allows the intermittent infusion of additional intravenous fluids such as medications” into the line. In practice, a syringe or IV piggyback line can be attached to the Y-port to administer medications, piggyback fluids, or contrast without breaking the primary IV line.

Finally, the roller clamp is a simple flow regulator. It consists of a small wheel (often plastic) that pinches the tubing; sliding it down compresses the tube more, reducing flow, and sliding up opens it. Its “primary function… is to control the flow rate of the IV fluid”. By adjusting the roller clamp, healthcare staff can finely adjust how fast the drops flow from the chamber into the patient.

Each of these features is standard for a primary (macrodrip) IV set used in hospitals. For example, a Mountainside Medical product description explicitly lists: “78″ length tubing; 15 Drop/ml; Luer lock; Y-Injection site; … Roller clamp; Occlusion clamp; …” among its specifications, illustrating how this set matches the queried description.