Important safety information (cont.)
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To avoid health risk and reduce risk of injury:
• Do not continue pumping for more than two consecutive pumping sessions if no results
are achieved.
• If problems or pain occur, consult a lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist.
• Never use while pregnant, unless prescribed/advised by a physician, as pumping can
induce labour.
• For mothers who are infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or Human Immuno-deficiency
Virus (HIV): pumping breast milk will not reduce or remove the risk of transmitting the virus
to the baby through breast milk.
• Inspect all components of the Symphony breast pump as well as all parts of the pump
set(s) before each use.
• Never use a device, components or parts that are damaged.
• Never use a device, components or parts if dirt, mould or other contamination is visible.
• Replace mouldy, damaged or worn parts.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Symphony pump unit. Repairs must only
be performed by an authorised service agency. Do not attempt to repair the pump or
parts by yourself.
• Only use the Symphony breast pump for its intended use as described in these instructions
for use.
• Only use Medela original accessories.
• Do not modify any parts of the pump or the pump set.
• Do not use the Symphony breast pump while operating a motor vehicle.
• Do not drive whilst hands-free pumping.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening or tubing.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Supervision is necessary when the Symphony breast pump is used in the vicinity of children.
• Portable and mobile radio frequency communications equipment can affect the Symphony
breast pump.
• The Symphony breast pump needs special precautions regarding EMC (Electro Magnetic
Compatibility). Install and put into service according to the EMC information provided in
these instructions for use.
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