Product Training
Bridge Product Mastery
Comprehensive product-level training on Bridge IV catheters, IV solutions, administration sets, and Fleboflex Luer bags. Master the technology behind every product in the Bridge clinical ecosystem.
IV Catheters
Bridge | MedSource IV Catheter Product Line
Two safety catheter platforms manufactured by MedSource Labs and brought to market by Bridge, engineered for non-acute, medspa, and in-home infusion environments.
Bridge | MedSource ClearSafe Comfort
Slide-Style Safety IV Catheter
- Slide-style needle retraction mechanism
- Audible click-lock confirmation
- Blood Control (BC) variant available
- Single-handed activation
- Available in 18G-24G
Bridge | MedSource TrueSafe Comfort
Push-Button Safety IV Catheter
- Push-button instant needle retraction
- RapidFlash notched needle (20G-24G)
- Blood Control (BC) variant available
- Fastest activation time
- Optimized for high-volume settings
Catheter Training Chapters
IV Catheter 101 — Fundamentals
This module provides a foundational understanding of peripheral IV catheter technology. IV catheters are among the most commonly used medical devices worldwide, yet significant knowledge gaps persist regarding their design, safety features, and proper usage.
Bridge | MedSource ClearSafe Comfort IV Catheters
The Bridge | MedSource ClearSafe Comfort IV Catheter, manufactured by MedSource Labs and brought to market by Bridge, features a slide-style needle retraction safety mechanism. This design provides a smooth, controlled activation that ensures full and safe needle retraction into the catheter body after venipuncture.
Bridge | MedSource TrueSafe Comfort IV Catheters
The Bridge | MedSource TrueSafe Comfort IV Catheter, manufactured by MedSource Labs and brought to market by Bridge, features a push-button needle retraction safety mechanism. This design provides instant, one-step needle retraction at the press of a button, immediately encapsulating the used needle inside the catheter housing.
Safety Mechanisms — Slide vs. Push-Button
Both the ClearSafe (slide-style) and TrueSafe (push-button) safety mechanisms are engineered to meet OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requirements and FDA safety IV catheter classification. Understanding the differences helps clinicians select the right product for their practice setting and personal technique preference.
Blood Control Technology & Check Valves
Blood Control (BC) IV catheters incorporate an integrated check valve mechanism at the catheter hub that prevents blood from flowing back through the catheter during connection and disconnection procedures. This technology significantly reduces clinician blood exposure and minimizes contamination of the work area.
IV Catheter Insertion — Bridge Best Practices
Successful IV catheter insertion combines proper vein selection, patient positioning, skin preparation, needle angle, and smooth catheter advancement. This module covers Bridge-specific best practices optimized for our ClearSafe and TrueSafe catheter product lines.
Catheter Maintenance, Monitoring & Removal
Proper catheter maintenance during the infusion period and correct removal technique are essential for patient safety and comfort. This module covers Bridge protocols for ongoing IV site monitoring, dressing management, and catheter discontinuation.
Product Troubleshooting & FAQs
This module addresses common troubleshooting scenarios and frequently asked questions specific to Bridge | MedSource ClearSafe and TrueSafe IV catheter products.
IV Solutions
Bridge IV Solutions — Fleboflex System
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP in PVC-free Fleboflex polypropylene containers. Partnered with Grifols for pharmaceutical-grade reliability.
PVC-Free & DEHP-Free
Polypropylene multilayer film eliminates plasticizer leaching. Latex-free and adhesive-free. Class VI USP biological safety certified.
Superior Drug Compatibility
Validated compatibility studies with 14+ drug admixtures. Polypropylene eliminates surface adsorption seen with PVC containers.
Robust & Collapsible
Totally collapsible design requires no air venting. Withstands 400 mmHg pressure for 72 hours. Transparent for continuous visual inspection.
5 Container Sizes
Available in 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000 mL. Covers everything from small vitamin pushes to full hydration protocols.
Grifols Port System
Rigid long-tube medication and outlet ports prevent needle perforation. Internal membrane ensures safe infusion set attachment.
Full Prescribing Info
9 g/L NaCl, 308 mOsmol/L, pH 4.5-7.0. Sterile, nonpyrogenic. Source of water and electrolytes for IV administration.
| Container Size | NDC | Max Additive Volume | Units/Carton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mL | 76297-001-11 | Up to 90 mL | 115 |
| 100 mL | 76297-001-21 | Up to 88 mL | 70 |
| 250 mL | 76297-001-31 | Up to 135 mL | 28 |
| 500 mL | 76297-001-01 | Up to 191 mL | 20 |
| 1000 mL | 76297-001-41 | Up to 176 mL | 10 |
IV Solutions Training Chapters
Bridge IV Solutions — Product Overview
Bridge partners with Grifols — a global healthcare leader — to supply 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP in the Fleboflex polypropylene container system. This module provides a foundational overview of the product, its indications, and why it represents the standard for non-acute IV infusion settings.
Fleboflex Container Technology & Design
The Fleboflex container represents a significant advancement over traditional PVC IV bags. Understanding its material science and design features helps clinicians appreciate why it is the preferred choice for modern outpatient infusion settings.
Why PVC-Free Matters — Clinical Advantages
Traditional IV bags are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that requires plasticizers — most commonly DEHP (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) — to achieve flexibility. DEHP can leach from the bag into the IV solution, particularly when lipophilic drugs are infused or when the bag is exposed to heat or extended storage. Fleboflex eliminates this concern entirely.
Drug Compatibility & Admixture Guidelines
Fleboflex containers have undergone extensive drug-container compatibility studies conducted by Grifols. These studies confirm stability and compatibility with a selected number of commonly used drug admixtures, making Fleboflex suitable for compounding in wellness and outpatient settings.
Preparation & Administration — Bridge Protocol
This module covers the step-by-step Bridge protocol for preparing and administering 0.9% Sodium Chloride from the Fleboflex container system. Following these steps ensures sterility, safety, and compliance with FDA-labeled directions for use.
Adding Medications to Fleboflex Containers
Fleboflex containers feature a resealable medication port designed for safe additive injection. This module covers the correct technique for adding medications both before and during infusion administration.
Important Safety Information & Warnings
This module covers the critical safety information, warnings, and precautions for 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP as required by the FDA prescribing information. All Bridge clinicians must be familiar with these warnings.
Storage, Handling & Supply Specifications
Proper storage and handling of IV solutions is critical to maintaining product integrity, sterility, and patient safety. This module covers the Bridge-recommended protocols for receiving, storing, and inventorying Fleboflex IV solutions.
Administration Sets
Bridge IV Administration Sets (Tubing)
Gravity infusion tubing in macrodrip and microdrip configurations. Color-coded packaging, DEHP-free, latex-free, medical-grade PVC.
10 gtt/mL
Macrodrip — Large Drop
- Fewest drops per minute for any rate
- Ideal for high-volume adult infusions
- 500 mL/4hr = ~21 drops/min
- Available in 72" to 104" lengths
15 gtt/mL
Macrodrip — Medium Drop
- Best balance of simplicity & precision
- Bridge recommended for most settings
- 500 mL/4hr = ~31 drops/min
- Available in 78" to 122" lengths
60 gtt/mL
Microdrip — Fine Drop
- Finest manual flow control
- mL/hr = drops/min (simple math)
- Ideal for pediatric & low-volume
- Available in 72" to 88" lengths
| Item # | Drop Factor | Length | Configuration | UOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-83110 | 10 gtt | 83" | Split Septum Y-Site, Needleless PRN | 50/case |
| MS-83115 | 15 gtt | 83" | Split Septum Y-Site, Needleless PRN | 50/case |
| MS-83160 | 60 gtt | 83" | Split Septum Y-Site, Needleless PRN | 50/case |
| MS-831106 | 10 gtt | 83" | Split Septum Y-Site, PRN + 6" ext. | 50/case |
| MS-831156 | 15 gtt | 83" | Split Septum Y-Site, PRN + 6" ext. | 50/case |
| MS-831606 | 60 gtt | 83" | Split Septum Y-Site, PRN + 6" ext. | 50/case |
| MS-83401 | 10 gtt | 72" | Y-Site, Needleless PRN | 50/case |
| MS-83406 | 15 gtt | 78" | Y-Site, Needleless PRN | 50/case |
| MS-83403 | 60 gtt | 72" | Y-Site, Needleless PRN | 50/case |
| MS-83210 | 10 gtt | 83" | Two Needleless PRNs | 50/case |
| MS-83171T | 60 gtt | 88" | Vented, 2 Pinch Clamps, Tape | 50/case |
| MS-83206 | 10 gtt | 96" | Flow Regulator, 2 Y-Sites, BCV | 48/case |
| MS-83175 | 10 gtt | 100" | 2 Slide Clamps, 2 Y-Sites | 50/case |
| MS-83105 | 15 gtt | 105" | Back-Check Valve, 2 PRN Y-Sites | 50/case |
| MS-83122 | 15 gtt | 122" | BCV, Stopcock, PRN Y-Site | 50/case |
| MS-83310 | 10 gtt | 104" | 2 PRNs, 2 Y-Sites + 6" ext. | 50/case |
Administration Sets Training Chapters
IV Administration Sets — Product Overview
Bridge IV Administration Sets provide the critical fluid path between the IV solution container and the patient's venous access device. These gravity infusion sets — commonly referred to as 'tubing' — are available in macrodrip and microdrip configurations to meet the full range of outpatient, wellness, and in-home infusion needs.
Drop Factor Science — Macrodrip vs. Microdrip
The drop factor is the number of drops required to deliver exactly 1 mL of fluid. It is determined by the size of the drip orifice inside the drip chamber of the tubing set. Understanding drop factors is foundational to safe, accurate gravity infusion delivery.
Flow Rate Calculations for Gravity Infusion
When administering IV fluids by gravity (without an infusion pump), clinicians control the flow by counting drops per minute and adjusting the roller clamp. The universal formula for calculating gravity drip rate is: Drops/min = (Total Volume in mL / Total Time in minutes) x Drop Factor (gtt/mL).
Bridge Standard Administration Sets — Product Catalog
The Bridge standard administration set line provides the core gravity tubing for everyday infusion workflows. All standard sets feature non-vented drip chambers (designed for collapsible containers like Fleboflex), roller clamps, Y-site injection ports, needleless PRN adapters, and rotary male Luer lock connectors.
Bridge Extended-Length Administration Sets
Bridge extended-length administration sets (100+ inches) are designed for clinical environments where additional tubing length is required — in-home infusion with floor-standing poles, ambulatory infusion chairs, or any setup where the solution container is positioned farther from the patient.
Understanding Administration Set Components
Every Bridge IV administration set consists of several functional components, each serving a specific clinical purpose. Understanding these components enables proper set selection, correct priming, and effective troubleshooting.
Administration Set Priming & Setup Protocol
Proper priming of the IV administration set removes all air from the tubing before connecting to the patient. Air in the line can cause discomfort, anxiety, and in extreme cases, air embolism. This module covers the Bridge step-by-step priming protocol.
Administration Set Troubleshooting & Best Practices
This module addresses common troubleshooting scenarios and clinical best practices specific to Bridge IV administration sets in gravity infusion workflows.
Fleboflex Luer
Bridge Fleboflex Luer — Needle-Free IV Bags
Partially-filled PVC-free IV bags with an integrated Luer-lock valve for needle-free compounding. Designed for multi-additive wellness, medspa, and outpatient infusion workflows.
Needle-Free Luer Valve
Auto-locking Luer port accepts direct syringe or vial-adaptor connections. No needles, no coring, no septum degradation. Compatible with CSTDs.
Reduced Bag Entries
Single controlled Luer interface for all additives. Eliminates 4-5+ needle punctures per bag, dramatically reducing contamination risk.
Zero Needlestick Risk
No sharps during compounding means zero accidental needlestick injuries. A 40-bag/day clinic eliminates ~160 needle exposures daily.
Large Additive Capacity
Partially-filled design leaves headroom for large additive volumes — up to 639 mL of additives in the 500/1000 mL container.
400 mmHg for 72 Hours
High resistance to pressure cuffs. High flow rate. Totally collapsible — no air venting required. Lightweight and fully transparent.
20 Drug Compatibilities
Grifols-validated stability with 20 agents including carboplatin, paclitaxel, cisplatin, and more. CSTD-compatible for hazardous compounding.
| Container | NDC | Max Additive Vol. | Max Removable Vol. | Units/Carton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50/100 mL | 76297-001-51 | 136 mL | 187 mL | 90 |
| 100/250 mL | 76297-001-61 | 289 mL | 394 mL | 50 |
| 250/500 mL | 76297-001-71 | 422 mL | 677 mL | 32 |
| 500/1000 mL | 76297-001-81 | 639 mL | 1,139 mL | 24 |
| 1000 mL | 76297-001-91 | — | — | 10 |
Fleboflex Luer Training Chapters
Fleboflex Luer — Product Overview
The Fleboflex Luer is an advanced IV bag system that combines all the PVC-free, DEHP-free, latex-free polypropylene advantages of the standard Fleboflex container with a needle-free Luer-lock valve for medication access. Manufactured by Grifols and distributed by Bridge, it delivers 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP (9 g/L NaCl, 308 mOsmol/L, sterile, nonpyrogenic) in a partially-filled, totally collapsible container.
Luer Valve Technology — Needle-Free Access
The Fleboflex Luer injection/extraction port uses a Luer-lock valve with automatic locking for safe, quick, and repeatable access to the interior of the bag. Understanding this mechanism is critical to proper technique and maintaining sterility during compounding.
Reduced Bag Entries — Contamination Control
Traditional IV bag preparation in a multi-additive wellness setting requires multiple entry points: spike insertion for the administration set, plus separate needle punctures for each medication additive. A typical 4-additive vitamin infusion requires 5+ separate bag entries — each one an opportunity for contamination.
Partially-Filled Design & Additive Capacity
Unlike standard Fleboflex bags that are filled to their labeled volume, Fleboflex Luer bags are intentionally partially filled — leaving significant headroom for additives. This design is purpose-built for compounding environments where multiple medications, vitamins, or minerals are added to a single base solution.
Workflow Efficiency in High-Volume Settings
In outpatient wellness clinics, med spas, and mobile IV therapy operations, preparation speed directly impacts patient throughput, staff satisfaction, and revenue. Fleboflex Luer is engineered to streamline the compounding workflow at every step.
Fleboflex Luer Preparation & Administration Protocol
This module covers the step-by-step Bridge protocol for preparing and administering infusions using the Fleboflex Luer container system. These instructions apply to all four partially-filled configurations.
Fleboflex Luer Drug Compatibility & Hazardous Compounding
Fleboflex Luer has undergone extensive drug-container compatibility testing by Grifols. The polypropylene container material demonstrates superior compatibility compared to PVC — particularly for drugs known to adsorb onto PVC surfaces or that are sensitive to plasticizer leaching.
Fleboflex Luer Supply Specifications & NDC Reference
This module provides the complete supply specifications, NDC codes, and ordering reference for the Fleboflex Luer product line. Accurate product identification ensures correct inventory management and traceability.