Medela Sonata Double Pump Kit Mode D'emploi page 4

1. Important Safeguards (cont.)
CAUTION: Can lead to minor injury:
• 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.
• 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 Lanolin may be beneficial.
For assistance with correct breast shield sizing and comfort please visit
www.medela.ca or see a lactation consultant/breastfeeding specialist.
• Contact your health care professional or breastfeeding specialist if you can express only minimal
or no milk or if expression is painful.
• While some discomfort may be felt when first using a breast pump, using a breast pump
should not cause pain. For assistance with correct breast shield sizing and comfort please visit
www.medela.ca 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.
• If pumping is uncomfortable or causing pain, turn the unit off, break the seal between the breast
and the breast shield with your finger and remove the breast shield from your breast.
• 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.
• The breast pump uses Bluetooth
Portable Electronic Devices when flying 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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