Page 1
symphony ® breastpump kit instructions for use with symphony breastpumps double or single pumping kit 24 mm PersonalFit breastshields ™ 67399S DEHP and latex free...
Page 2
Symphony Breastpump Kit ® To purchase non-sterile replacement parts: • Locate a Medela retailer at http://medela.findlocation.com • Email customer.service@medela.com, or • Call 1-800-435-8316 24 mm PersonalFit ™ Breastshield (2) 87073 PersonalFit ™ Connector (2) 87071 Membrane (2) 80789 Valve (2) Tubing with Adapters (2) 8007213 Collection Container (2) 8117018 Symphony 8100769 Membrane Cap (2) Symphony Protective Membrane (2) 8200094 Lid (2) 8107183 Spare Membranes (2) 87088...
If you experience discomfort while pumping, contact your lactation professional as you may need a different size breastshield. To locate Medela products, visit http://medela.findlocation.com or call 1-800-TELL YOU. Single User Caution: This product is a personal care item that should not be shared unless sterilized between users.
Page 4
Symphony Pumping Kit Assembly ® 1 S ecurely attach breastshields to connectors. Wash hands with soap and water prior to handling your kit. 2 S nap white 3 P ush yellow valves 4 S crew collection membranes onto onto inner ring of containers onto yellow valves until connector bottom. connector bottom. membranes lie flat.
Page 5
8 T o open lid, hold 9 P ush membrane 10 C lose lid before down the oval caps into place on pumping. button on the top of the pump. A “click” (If lid does not the Symphony will be heard once close, check to see breastpump and properly seated. that membrane lift up on the (Note: if single caps are properly handle. pumping, only seat seated.) one membrane cap.) 11 C enter...
Page 6
Breastpump Kit Care Good hygiene will help protect the breastmilk that you give to your baby. For the best protection when handling your breastmilk, wash your hands with soap and water, and follow the guidelines for cleaning, drying, and storing your kit. How do I disassemble my kit? 1 F inish pumping. While the pump (Note: It is important to let is still running, pump run for 2 minutes with disconnect tubing from tubing attached. This will breastshields. eliminate condensation that naturally results from humidity.) 2 R emove collection container and store breastmilk. For breastmilk...
Page 7
How do I disassemble my kit? (cont.) 3 D isassemble. All parts that come in contact with your breast and breastmilk must be disassembled and washed for the kit and pump to function efficiently. a S eparate breastshields. b T wist and pull the yellow valves off the breastshields. c R emove the white membranes from the valves. Cleaning 1 Wash kit. R inse all separated parts in cool water to remove breastmilk. 2 Wash and Rinse -or- Dishwasher • W ash all separated • W ash all separated parts on top rack parts in warm,...
Page 8
Drying & Storing Allow all breastpump kit parts to air dry in a clean area and store dry parts when not in use. Do NOT store wet or damp parts. Sanitizing In addition to washing, you may sanitize your kit parts once per day by following the instructions on Medela’s Quick Clean Micro-Steam bag ™ ™ or boiling. If boiling your kit: 1 S eparate all parts that come in contact with your breast and breastmilk. 2 C hoose a pot that is large enough so the kit parts DO NOT rest on the sides or bottom while boiling. 3 F ill the pot with water and bring to a boil. 4 C arefully drop parts into boiling water, and boil for 10 minutes. 5 G ently remove parts from water with tongs and place on a clean surface. 6 S ee Drying & Storing section (above) for further instructions.
Breastpump Kit Care Tubing Care It is not necessary to clean tubing after each use. If your tubing comes in contact with breastmilk clean it by following these directions. • R inse and run cold water through tubing to remove breastmilk. • D ry tubing by attaching it to pump and running for 2 minutes or until dry. This will eliminate condensation that naturally results from humidity. • I n addition to washing, you may sanitize by following the instructions on page 8. • Tubing may appear cloudy after boiling or microsteaming. To Sterilize Kits 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 minutes at 15 PSIG. To avoid damage during and immediately after sterilization: • S terilize parts without applying external pressure. • A llow parts to cool before applying external pressure. Note: if gas sterilization is used, residual testing is recommended to determine the proper length of aeration.
• M any new mothers find that in the first week or two of breastfeeding, they may experience nipple tenderness and soreness. This is normal and will improve as both mom and baby learn this new skill. If soreness persists, contact a lactation consultant or healthcare provider to assist in proper breastshield sizing or comfortable breastfeeding techniques. • T o soothe sore nipples, you may purchase Tender Care products ™ by visiting your Medela retailer. To locate a retailer, visit www.medela.com or call 1-800-TELL YOU. Troubleshooting If you feel the pump is not giving sufficient suction, you can check several things: • M ake sure white membrane is clean and lies completely flat on the yellow valve. • M ake sure breastpump is plugged in. • Check and secure all connections of kit and breastpump. • V erify that yellow valve on breastpump kit is fitted correctly into the breastshield connector. • E nsure that the pale yellow ends of the tubing fit securely into connectors and the triangular two-tone yellow ends into the membrane caps. (Refer to Symphony kit assembly instructions.)
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Symphony 67399S and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers