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  • Page 1 Supplemental Nursing System ™ EN Instructions for use Master file...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Supplemental Nursing System (SNS). The SNS is a feeding solution that enables more babies to breastfeed and to stay motivated to do so.
  • Page 3 4 – 20...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Intended use / Population – Contraindications 2. Meaning of symbols 3. Important safety information 4. Product description Product parts Material 5. Cleaning Cleaning at home 5.1.1 Before using for the first time 5.1.2 After each use 5.1.3 Once a day Cleaning in the hospital 5.2.1 Before using for the first time 5.2.2 After each use 5.2.3 Once a day...

  • Page 5: Intended Use / Population - Contraindications

    More information in your language: More information in your language (DA): More information in your language (FI): More information in your language (NO): More information in your language (EL): More information in your language (JA): Or visit our homepage www.medela.com / sns...

  • Page 6: Meaning Of Symbols

    2. Meaning of symbols The warning symbol identifies all instructions that are important for safety. Failure to follow these instructions can lead to injury or material damage. There are several warning symbols. Each symbol is used together with a specific word. The warning symbol/word combinations stand for: Caution Failure to follow instructions of this type can lead to (minor) injury or contamination/growth of bacteria. Note Failure to follow instructions of this type can lead to material dama Info...
  • Page 7 This symbol indicates to keep the device dry. This symbol indicates that the product material is approved for food contact. This symbol indicates the unique GSI Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN). This symbol indicates to consult the instructions for use. This symbol indicates the manufacturer.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    3. Important safety information For your child’s safety and health WARNING! Failure to follow the information below can lead to danger from the device The SNS is not heat-resistant: keep away from radiators and open flames. Do not expose the SNS to direct sunlight. Check the components of the SNS for wear or damage.

  • Page 9: Product Description

    4. Product description 4.1 Product parts 1x Feeding Bottle 1x Neck Cord 1x Valve Holder 1x Paper Tape 3 x Valves with Tubing red = small, white = medium, transparent = large 1x Cover 1x Attachment Ring 4.2 Material I Neck Cord: Nylon, metal I Feeding Bottle/Attachment Ring/Cover: Polypropylene I Tubing:...

  • Page 10: Cleaning

    5. Cleaning 5.1 Cleaning at home Caution I Clean all parts immediately after use to avoid drying up of milk residues and to prevent growth of bacteria. I Only use drinking-quality water for cleaning. I If you clean the SNS parts with boiling water, be careful not to 5.1.1 Before using for the first time burn yourself.

  • Page 11: After Each Use

    I Disassemble the now clean SNS into its individual parts. I Leave to dry on a clean cloth. 5.1.3 Once a day First clean the SNS as described in chapter 5.1.2, then clean the system as described in chapter 5.1.1. ** More information at www.medela.com...

  • Page 12: Cleaning In The Hospital

    5. Cleaning 5.2 Cleaning in the hospital Caution I Clean all parts immediately after use to avoid drying up of milk residues and to prevent growth of bacteria. l Only use drinking-quality water for cleaning. I Hospital: To avoid cross-contami- nation, replace the tubing/valve 5.2.1 Before using for the first time set by a new set every 24 hours.

  • Page 13: Assembling The Sns / Preparing For Feeding

    6. Assembling the SNS / Preparing for feeding Caution l Wash your hands thoroughly (for approx. one minute) with soap and water before you touch your breast and the SNS parts. Note The SNS is supplied with three sizes of tubing: small (red valve), l Assemble and prepare the medium (white valve) and large Supplemental Nursing System...
  • Page 14 6. Assembling the SNS / Preparing for feeding Caution I The Supplemental Nursing System is used to administer supplemental nutrition to infants while they are being fed at the breast. Prepare the supplemental nutrition in a separate milk con- tainer. To avoid clogging, dissolve Slide the tubing with the valve on powdered formula thoroughly: top through the attachment ring.
  • Page 15 Fill the bottle with the supple- mental nutrition which you pre- pared and heated in a separate container. Screw the attachment ring with the valve and tubing onto the bottle. Squeeze the Fix the neck cord on the bottle: bottle gently, so that the milk Pull the cord with its soft ending (without flows through the tubing. If you the clip) through the hole in the bottom...

  • Page 16: Feeding

    7. Feeding Caution I Clean all parts immediately after use to avoid drying up of milk residues and to prevent growth of bacteria. Note Assemble the SNS according I If you use the SNS at home in a private to the instructions in chapter environment, supervision by a professional 6.
  • Page 17 Wait until your baby opens its Check that the tube position in the The tube should enter baby’s mouth in the middle of the upper lip, mouth wide, then put your baby baby’s mouth is correct: the tube or at the corner onto your breast.
  • Page 18 7. Feeding Info Flow regulation You can regulate the milk flow as follows: To increase the milk flow: I Squeeze the bottle; I Raise the bottle: unlock the cord lock at the back of your neck. Move the entire lock Once you and your baby have downwards. When the bottle is in the right found the right position, let position, fix the lock;...
  • Page 19 If the milk does not flow well, also release the second tube. Attach the tube with the opening upwards to your body, on a level with the bottle bottom. Also, the milk flow might be too weak or too strong. For information on how to regulate the milk flow, see the ‘Info’...

  • Page 20: Disassembling The Sns

    To order a product, specify the name or corresponding number. Product variants Article number Product 009.0005 SNS (EN/DE/FR/IT/NL/ES/PT/SV/PL/RU/KO/ZH) Consumables Article number Product xxx.xxxx Tubing/Valve Set (with small, medium and large tubing) More information about other Medela products are available on our website www.medela.com.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    11. Technical specifications Transport / Storage Operation °C Transport / Storage Transport / Storage / Operation °C Operation...
  • Page 22 Medela AG Lättichstrasse 4b 6341 Baar, Switzerland www.medela.com International Sales Medela AG Lättichstrasse 4b 6341 Baar Switzerland Phone +41 41 562 51 51 www.medela.com...

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