Philips AVENT SCF157 Manual

Introduction

The Philips Avent Comfort Breast Shells include:

• Ventilated breast shells with holes (Fig. A) – 2 pcs
• Non-ventilated breast shells without holes (Fig. B) – 2 pcs
• With a flat area for stability (Fig. C) and a pouring spout (Fig. D)
• Backing cushions – 2 pcs

Intended use and indications for use

The Philips Avent Comfort Breast Shells are intended to be worn inside the bra by lactating women during breastfeeding or expressing: to protect sore or cracked nipples and to help relieve engorgement (ventilated breast shells); to collect breast milk for later use (non-ventilated breast shells). The product is intended for a single user.

Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before you use the product and save it for future reference.
Contraindications - There are no contraindications.
Undesirable side effects - When using the product, undesirable side effects that may occur are erythema, dermatitis, thrush, cracked or sore nipples, hard or plugged milk ducts, infection, too little milk or too much milk. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist.

Warnings to avoid swallowing of small parts and suffocation:

• Always keep this product under adult supervision.
• Keep all parts not in use out of the reach of children.
• Do not allow children to play with small parts or packaging materials.

Warning to prevent transmitting infectious diseases:

• If you are a mother who is infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), expressing breast milk will not reduce or remove the risk of transmitting the virus to your baby through your breast milk.

Warning to avoid contamination and to ensure hygiene:

• Follow the instructions described in section ‚Cleaning and disinfection'.

Other warnings:

• Inspect carefully before each use. If the Comfort Breast Shells appear damaged, stop using and throw them away.
• Do not use the product longer than 40 minutes in order to prevent too high pressure on milk ducts.
• If you have concerns when using the Comfort Breast Shells (other than a product issue), please consult a healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist.
• Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to this product should be reported to Philips via www.philips.com/support and to the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.

An electronic copy of these instructions can be found at www.philips.com/support.

Explanation of symbols
The warning signs and symbols are essential to ensure that you use this product safely and correctly and to protect you and others from injury. Below you find the meaning of the warning signs and symbols on the label and in the user manual.

This symbol indicates:

• to follow the instructions for use (Fig. 1).
• important information such as warnings and cautions (Fig. 2).
• the manufacturer (Fig. 3).
• that the manufacturer has taken all necessary measures to ensure that the device complies with the applicable safety legislation for distribution within the European Union (Fig. 4). - the manufacturer's catalog number of the breast shells (Fig. 5).
• Forest Stewardship Council (Fig. 6).
• the Global Trade Identification Number and the Lot Code of the breast shells (Fig. 7).
• that the product is a medical device (Fig. 8).
• UDI is an identifier for AIDC and human readable information (Fig. 9).
• that the product meets the requirements of the UK regulations (Fig. 10).
• name and address of the authorized representative's registered place of business in Switzerland (Fig. 11). - the entity importing the medical device into the local country (Fig. 12).
• that the product or packaging needs to be sorted or brought to a recycling point (Fig. 13).
• that the material used for the packaging is non-corrugated cardboard/fiberboard (Fig. 14).
• that the material used in the product is safe for food contact (Fig. 15).
• that the packaging to be deposited in the blue container (Fig. 16).

Cleaning and disinfection

Step 1. Cleaning

Clean and disinfect all parts before first use and after each use, to ensure hygiene and to prevent contamination. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents when you clean the breast shells, as this may cause damage to the product.

1. Sep ate the breast shells and the backing cushions.
2. Clean the parts in warm, soapy water and rinse under the tap.
3. When cleaning in the dishwasher, place the parts on the top rack.
4. Leave to dry on a clean surface.

Step 2. Disinfection (after cleaning)
The breast shells are suitable for disinfection by boiling in water.

Be careful, the parts may be hot after disinfection. To prevent burns, only use after cooling down.

1. When boiling in water, boil the parts in a household pot for 5 minutes.

Prevent the parts from touching the sides of the pot during disinfection with boiling water.

2. Leave to dry on a clean surface.

Using the Comfort Breast Shells

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you touch non-ventilated breast shells and backing cushions to prevent contamination.

To protect sore or cracked nipples and to relieve engorgement: Attach the backing cushions to the ventilated shells and slip them inside your bra. The ventilation holes in the breast shells must point upwards. The soft cushions will mold comfortably to the shape of your breasts and the domed shells will protect your sore or cracked nipples from chafing. The ventilation holes allow the air to circulate. To relieve engorgement, the breast shells with backing cushions exert gentle pressure around the areola and may induce slow leaking of milk.

To collect breast milk for later use: Attach the backing cushions to the non-ventilated breast shells (see the image on the front page of this user manual). While you are breastfeeding or expressing from one side, slip an assembled breast shell inside your bra on the other side to collect any leaking milk.

Storage of breast milk

Only breast milk collected during breastfeeding or expressing should be stored for later use. Breast milk collected over a longer period may become contaminated.

To empty the breast shell, carefully remove the backing cushion and pour the breast milk into a sterilized container. Place in a refrigerator or freezer as soon as possible. Breast milk can be stored up to 4 days in a refrigerator or up to 6 months in a freezer.

Storage of the product - Store in a cool, dry place.

Disposal of the product - According to local regulations.

Support

Visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country.

Technical information

• Materials: ventilated and non-ventilated breast shells – polypropylene (PP); backing cushions – liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
• Service life: 3 months