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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.
without adequate sterilization may pose a health risk and
voids the warranty.
Hygiene
Wash hands before
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 cleaning,
take apart all parts of your breastpump accessory kit. Be
especially sure to remove the valve from the breastshield
and separate the membrane from the valve prior to cleaning.
Prior To 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 min-
utes at 15 PSIG.
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 recom-
mended to determine the proper length of aeration.
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Use by more than one user
touching
To Sanitize at Home:
Disassemble all parts of your kit that come in contact with
the breast or milk and 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 Clean
kit disinfection.
Tubing Care:
Inspect tubing after each pumping session for
condensation and or milk.
If condensation appears in tubing:
To eliminate condensation after you have completed
pumping, continue running the pump with the tubing
attached for another 1-2 minutes or until dry.
™ Micro-Steam ™ Bags for daily
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