1010 EN
Cleaning and Hygiene
X
Breastshield Fitting
IX
• Disassemble, wash and rinse all parts of your pump kit that come in
contact with the breast and milk (c + d + e + f + g + h).
• Place parts in a saucepan of sufficient capacity.
• Fill with cold water until the parts are well covered. Optionally, a tea spoon
of citric acid may be added to avoid a build-upof limescale.
• Heat it up and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove from stove and drain water off.
• Dry parts with a clean towel.
Alternatively, the disassembled parts can be
- cleaned in top rack of dishwasher or
- sanitized with the Medela Quick Clean
TM
Microwave Bag or
- steam-sterilized according to manufacturer's instructions
Note: Food colorings may discolor components which will not affect
performance.
• Disassemble and handwash all parts of your pump kit that come in contact
with the breast and milk (c + d + e + f + g + h) in warm, soapy water.
• Rinse in clear water.
• Dry parts with a clean towel.
• Use a damp (not wet) cloth to wipe the motor unit after each use.
Follow these cleaning instructions unless you are told otherwise by your healthcare professional.
Important
Prior to first
use and
once daily
After each
use
• Use drinking water quality for any of the following described cleaning
procedures.
• Clean parts immediately after use to avoid dry up of milk residues and
to prevent from growth of bacteria.
• Disassemble all parts prior to cleaning.
Choosing the right size of Breastshield
A correctly fitted breastshield avoids compression of any milk ducts during pumping to ensure
optimal breast emptying and maximum milk output.
Your breastshield is the right size if your answer to the following questions is «Yes»:
• Is your nipple moving freely in the tunnel?
• Is minimal or no areolar tissue being pulled into the tunnel of the breastshield?
• Do you see a gentle, rhythmical motion in the breast with each cycle of the pump?
• Do you feel the breast emptying all over?
• Is your nipple pain-free?
If your answer to any of the above questions is «No», try a larger (or smaller) breastshield.
Medela PersonalFit
TM
Breastshield: Available in five sizes – because one size does not fit all.