Undesirable Side Effects; Storage Conditions; Electromagnetic Fields (Emf); Technical Information - Philips AVENT SCF393/71 Manuel D'utilisation

Undesirable side effects

When using the breast pump, the below undesirable side effects may occur. If you experience any of
these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist.
Undesirable side
effect
Pain sensation
Sore nipples
Erythema (redness)
Bruise
Thrombus
Injured tissue on nipple
(nipple trauma)

Storage conditions

Keep the breast pump out of direct sunlight as prolonged exposure may cause discoloration. Store
the breast pump and its accessories in a safe, clean and dry place.
If the device has been stored in a hot or cold environment, place it in an environment with a
temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) for 30 minutes to let it reach a temperature within the usage conditions
(5 °C to 40 °C / 41 °F to 104 °F) before you use it.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips device complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.

Technical information

Vacuum level
Description
Pain felt on the breast or nipple, or felt as a response to the suction being
above a comfortable level.
Persistent pain in the nipples at the beginning of the pumping session, or
that lasts throughout the entire pumping session, or pain between
sessions.
Redness of the skin of the breast.
A reddish-purple discoloration that does not fade when pressed. When a
bruise fades, it may become green and brown.
Thrombus can result into tenderness, pain, redness, swelling and/or heat.
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Fissures or cracked nipples.
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Skin tissue peeling off the nipple. Normally occurs in combination with
cracked nipples and/or blisters.
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Nipple tear.
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Blister. Looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin.
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Bleeding. Cracked or torn nipples can lead to bleeding of the affected
area.
Single breast pump
Stimulation: -60 to -200 mbar (-45 to -150 mmHg)
Expression: -60 to -360 mbar (-45 to -270 mmHg)
Adjustable in steps of 20 mbar
Intermittent vacuum
Double breast pump
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