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1. Important Safeguards (cont.)
CAUTION: Can lead to minor injury:
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• Portable and mobile radio frequency communications equipment can affect the breast pump.
• Make sure the voltage of the power adaptor is compatible with the power source. See Section 23 for
technical specifi cations.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching breast pump, kit and breasts, and avoid
touching the inside of bottles or lids.
• Separate and wash all parts that are exposed to breast milk immediately after use. This will help remove
breast milk residue and prevent growth of bacteria.
• Always inspect breast shields, connectors, valves, membranes, bottles, lids, and tubing prior to use for
cleanliness. Contact Medela Customer Service if cleaning does not resolve the issue.
• Only use drinking-quality tap or bottled water for cleaning your breast pump and parts.
• Do not store wet or damp parts as mold may develop.
• Do not run pump with wet tubing. Doing so may damage the breast pump.
• If you are experiencing discomfort at the base of the nipple due to rubbing of your breast tissue against
the breast shield tunnel, use of a lubricant such as Tender Care
with correct breast shield sizing and comfort please visit www.MedelaBreastshields.com or see a lactation
consultant/breastfeeding specialist.
• If pumping is uncomfortable or causing pain, turn the unit off, break the seal between the breast and the
breast shield with your fi nger and remove the breast shield from your breast.
• Contact your health care professional or breastfeeding specialist if you can express only minimal or no milk
or if expression is painful. See Section 7 & 8 for more information.
• While some discomfort may be felt when fi rst using a breast pump, using a breast pump should not cause
pain. For assistance with correct breast shield sizing and comfort please visit www.MedelaBreastshields.com
or see a lactation consultant/breastfeeding specialist.
• Do not try to express with vacuum that is too high and uncomfortable (painful). The pain, along with
potential breast and nipple trauma, may decrease milk output.
• Make sure tubing is not kinked or pinched while pumping.
• Do not hold the pump kit by the bottle. This can lead to blockage of the milk ducts and engorgement. See
Section 11 for more information.
• The breast pump uses Bluetooth
Electronic Devices when fl ying with your breast pump.
• Using a breast pump on an aircraft is not recommended. The cabin pressure may affect the breast pumps
performance.
Note
• Plastic bottles and parts become brittle when frozen and may break when dropped.
• Bottles and parts may become damaged if mishandled (e.g., dropped, over-tightened,
or knocked over).
• Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components.
• Do not use the breast milk if bottles or components become damaged.
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