Uses

To initiate and maintain a milk supply as well as collect breastmilk at work or during other absences from the baby.

To initiate and maintain a milk supply if direct breastfeeding is not possible.

To relieve engorgement. Single pumping with simultaneous massage is helpful to relieve engorgement.

Cleaning and Sterilization

Unless instructed otherwise by your health care provider.

IMPORTANT

This product’s kit is a single-user item unless properly sterilized between users. Use by more than one user without adequate sterilization may pose a health risk and voids the warranty.

Hygiene

Wash hands before touching breasts or containers, and avoid touching the inside of containers or lids.

Preparation

Follow these cleaning instructions unless you are told otherwise by your healthcare professional. Prior to clean- ing, take apart all parts of your breastpump accessory kit. Be especially sure to remove the yellow valve from the breastshield and separate the white membrane from the valve prior to cleaning.

Prior To First Use

The Symphony sanitized version does not require washing before first use.

To Sterilize in the Hospital:

All disassembled parts can be autoclaved to a maximum of 272° F for 3 minutes at 29 PSIG or 250° F for 15-20 minutes at 15 PSIG. If autoclaved membrane caps may require more force to attach to pump.

To avoid damage during and immediately after sterilization:

Sterilize parts without applying external pressure to them.

Allow parts to cool before applying external pressure.

If gas sterilization is used, residual testing is recommended to determine the proper length of aeration.

To Sanitize at Home:

Disassemble, refer to diagram on page 6. Sanitize by boiling for 10 minutes.

After each use:

Disassemble and wash all parts that come in contact with the breast and milk in warm soapy water.

Rinse in clear water.

Air-dry on clean towel and cover parts when not in use. All parts may also be washed in top rack of dishwasher.

For Quicker Cleaning:

Medela offers Quick CleanMicro-SteamBags for daily kit disinfection.

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