Important Safety Information - Medela Freestyle Mini Mode D'emploi

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Important safety information

Please read all instructions before using this product.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Warnings identify all instructions that are important for safety. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to personal injury or damage to the
product. The following symbols and signal words show the significance of the warnings:
WARNING
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CAUTION
NOTICE
Information
When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions must always be followed.
Please store the product where children can not reach.
WARNING
To avoid fire, electric shock, or serious burns:
• The breast pump should never be left unattended when plugged into a
power source.
• Never operate an electrical device if it has a damaged cord or plug, if
it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or
dropped into water. If damage is found, immediately discontinue use
and call Medela Customer Service.
• Do not use an electrical product that has been exposed to water or
other liquids including:
– Do not use while bathing or showering.
– Never place or drop into water or other liquids.
WARNING
To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of severe injury:
• This is a single-user product. Use by more than one person may present
a health risk and voids the warranty.
• Do not use the breast pump while operating a moving vehicle.
• Pumping may induce contractions or premature labour. Do not pump
until after giving birth. If you become pregnant while breastfeeding or
breast pumping, consult with a licensed healthcare professional before
continuing.
• If infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV), pumping breast milk will not reduce or remove the risk of
CAUTION
To avoid fire or burns:
• Make sure the voltage of the power adaptor is compatible with the
power source. See chapter 17 for technical specifications.
• Always unplug electrical products immediately after charging.
CAUTION
To avoid health risks and reduce the risk of injury:
• Before each use visually inspect the individual components for cracks,
chips, tears, discoloration or deterioration. In the event that damage to
the device is observed, please discontinue use until the parts have
been replaced.
• This product cannot be serviced or repaired. Do not repair yourself. Do
not modify the device.
• Never use a damaged device. Replace defective or worn parts.
• Use the breast pump only for its intended purpose/use as described in
these instructions for use.
• Do not use the breast pump while sleeping or overly drowsy.
• If tubing becomes mouldy, discontinue use and replace tubing.
• Do not microwave or boil breast milk. Microwaving can cause severe
burns to baby's mouth from hot spots that develop in the milk during
microwaving (microwaving or boiling can also change the composition
NOTICE
Take appropriate care in handling components:
• Collection cups and parts may become damaged if mishandled (e.g.,
dropped, or knocked over).
Can lead to serious injury or death.
Can lead to minor injury.
Can lead to material damage
(not related to personal injury).
Useful or important information that is not related to safety.
– Do not run water over the breast pump.
– If an electrical product has been exposed to water or other liquids,
• Do not expose the breast pump or its battery to excessive
temperatures.
• Be aware of the risk of USB-C-socket of the pump or battery beeing
shortcircuited by metal objects or fluids.
• Use only an external supply with the following specifications: DC 5V
2.5A. It must only be supplied with low voltage corresponding to the
marking on the appliance.
transmitting the virus to your baby through your breast milk.
• Wash all parts that come into contact with your breast and breast milk
after every use.
• The tubing poses a risk of strangulation when being played with and
small parts may be swallowed by toddlers.
• Close supervision is necessary when the breast pump or accessories
are used in the vicinity of children.
• Keep this medical device away from magnetically susceptible medical
devices such as cochlear implants, neurostimulators, stents and shunts.
• Do not place or store the product where it can fall into water.
• The breast pump and accessories are not heat-resistant. Keep away
from heated surfaces or open flames.
• Do not use near flammable materials.
of breast milk).
• Clean and disinfect all parts that come into contact with your breast
and breast milk prior to first use.
• Only use Medela recommended parts with your breast pump.
• If pumping is uncomfortable or causing pain, turn the unit off, break the
seal between the breast and the breast shield with your finger and
remove the breast shield from your breast.
• While some discomfort may be felt when first using a breast pump,
using a breast pump should not cause pain. If you are unsure about
correct breast shield sizing please visit
www.medela.com/fittingguide or see a lactation consultant/
breastfeeding specialist who can help you get a proper fit.
• Contact your healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist if you
can express only minimal or no milk or if expression is painful. See
chapter 7.1 for more information.
• Do not use the breast milk from bottles or components that show signs
of damage.
do not touch and if possible unplug the device from electrical outlet,
turn off and contact Medela.