10. International warranty/disposal
Warranty and maintenance
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3-year warranty for the unit from the date of purchase, excluding pump set and
accessories. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage or consequential damage
caused by incorrect operation, inappropriate usage or use by unauthorized persons.
Routine checks and servicing may only be carried out by Medela authorized personnel.
The engineering of the Medela Lactina Breastpump has been verified by independent
test institutes for compliance with the EN / IEC 60601-1 standard. Copies of such
certificates may be obtained on request.
Because of the method of construction used, Medela does not expect electrical safety
to be affected at any time during the life of the product – provided that it is used pro-
perly in accordance with the intended use. There are no prescribed or recommended
safety checks to be carried out.
Disposal
The unit is made of various metal and plastics. Before disposal, the device is to
be rendered unusable and it must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste
in accordance with local regulations. Use your local return and collection system
for waste electrical and electronic equipment (incl. batteries). Improper disposal may
have harmful effects on the environment and on public health. The accessories
(pump set/bottles) are made of plastic and may only be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations.