Medela Lactina and Classic Breast Pump General Instructions manual Health and Safety Information

Health and Safety

Information

Please read this section before using your Medela breastpump.

Cleaning and Sterilization

Follow these cleaning instructions in the hospital or at home unless you are told otherwise by your physician or another medical professional.

IMPORTANT

This product has been designed for single patient use and should not be shared between patients unless properly sterilized between uses.

Take apart all parts of your accessory kit prior to cleaning and sterilization. Take special care to remove the valve from the breastshield and separate the membrane from the valve prior to cleaning or sterilization (see parts 2, 3, and 4 on breastpump parts lists).

1. Hospital Sterilization

Prior to first use (if kit is in non-sterile packaging) and before first use in the morning:

	All disassembled parts can be autoclaved to a maxi-
	mum of 272°F for 3 minutes at 29 PSIG or 250°F for
AUTOCLAVE	15 minutes at 15 PSIG.
	- Allow parts to cool before applying
	To avoid damage during and immediately
	after sterilization:
	- Sterilize parts without applying
	external pressure to them.
	external pressure.
	Autoclaving the tubing may cause clouding or
	discoloration which will not affect kit performance.

GAS	If gas sterilization is used, residual testing is recom-
	mended to determine the proper length of aeration.

2. Home Sanitizing

Prior to first use and before first use each day:

Disassemble, wash and rinse all parts of your kit and breast- pump that come in contact with the breast and milk. Tubing, cylinder and piston, including rubber parts, should be washed weekly, at minimum, or when milk or condensation is visible.

*If using Classic™ Breastpump parts, DO NOT USE SOAP, ONLY WATER, TO CLEAN BARRIER FILTER.

(See item #5 on Classic Breastpump parts list, page 13)

Barrier Filter

•Place parts in a 4-5 quart pan.

•Fill to within 1 inch of rim with cold water.

•Cover and boil for 20 minutes.

•Remove from stove, drain water off and allow parts to cool in open pan. NOTE: Do not set pan back on hot burner.

•Remove all parts and allow to air dry on a clean surface. Cover parts when not in use.

3. Home and Hospital Cleaning

After each use:

• Take apart and wash all parts that come in contact with the breast and milk (except Classic breastpump barrier/filter) in soapy water.

• Rinse in clear water.

• Air-dry on clean towel and cover parts when not in use.

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