Instruction Manual

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4. Cleaning
CAUTION
• Unplug the breast pump before cleaning.
• These recommendations are not substitutes for official hospital procedures that may
differ among institutions. Refer to hospital policy for cleaning of shared capital equipment.
• In the event of conflicting national cleaning and disinfection requirements, these shall
prevail over the Medela recommendations.
• Surface disinfectant agents for medical devices will not cause mechanical damage to the
Symphony breast pump.
• Follow the instructions provided by the supplier of the surface disinfectant agent.
• Provide personal protection for operators in accordance with the supplier’s instructions
and safety data sheets.
• Check the suitability of the surface disinfectant agents for medical devices by reference
to the supplier’s information and/or physical testing.
4.1 Breast pump – cleaning and disinfection
Clean and disinfect the breast pump as needed.
1. To clean the breast pump, wipe the pump housing
with a clean, damp (not wet) cloth. Drinking-quality
water and a basic washing-up liquid or non-abrasive
detergent may be used.
2. To disinfect the pump, wipe the pump housing with
a clean, damp (not wet) cloth that is impregnated
with a surface disinfectant agent for medical devices.
Medela recommends using an alcohol-based surface
disinfectant agent.
4.2 Cleaning pump sets
Refer to the instructions for use provided with the Symphony pump sets for product
description and instruction on handling.