General Instructions For the Lactina® and Classic™ Breastpumps 1547433 B 1102
Table of Contents Breastpumping Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Health, Safety & Storage Cleaning and Sterilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hospital Sterilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Home Sanitizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Home and Hospital Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Tubing Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Storing Breastmilk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Thawing Breastmilk . . . . .
Please read this section before using your Medela breastpump. Cleaning and Sterilization Follow these cleaning instructions in the hospital or at home unless you are told otherwise by your physician or another medical professional. IMPORTANT This product has been designed for single patient use and should not be shared between patients unless properly sterilized between uses. Take apart all parts of your accessory kit prior to cleaning and sterilization.
Tubing Care: Inspect tubing after each pumping session for condensation and or milk. Storing Breastmilk If condensation appears in tubing: Check with your hospital for specific storage instructions. To eliminate condensation after you have completed pumping, continue running the pump with the tubing attached for another 1-2 minutes or until dry. When freezing, do not fill containers more than 3/4 full to allow space for expansion. Label containers with the date of pumping.
Lactina® Breastpump Parts Breastmilk Storage Guidelines Room Temperature Freshly expressed breastmilk Thawed breastmilk (Previously Frozen) 1 2 3 4 5 6 4-10 hrs1, 2 Do not store 39°F Refrigerator 5 -7 days3-4 24 hrs6 Home Freezer -20°C Freezer 3-6 months5 6-12 months5 Never refreeze thawed milk 9 6 1a 5 Never refreeze thawed milk Hamosh M, Ellis L, Pollock D, Henderson T, and Hamosh P: Pediatrics, vol. 97, No. 4, April 1996. pp 492-497. (4 hours at 77° F/25° C).
Lactina® Breastpumping Full Assembly Instructions Some pre-assembly may already be completed. 5 Push the pump connector into the opening on the Lactina. Rotate the connector assembly to the right; make sure the tab on the pump connector fits into the slot in the pump housing. 1 Slip rubber seal onto piston until it snaps into place. The side with the larger diameter faces the handle. A yellow ridge should be visible above the seal if rubber seal sits properly.
1 0 Screw containers onto breast- 1 5 Set vacuum regulator ring on 1 1 Push ends of the tubing into 1 6 Center breastshield(s) over 1 2 Grasp the yellow ends of the Important Note: If you experience discomfort, contact your lactation professional as you may need a larger breastshield or other lactation advice. shield or use disposable Collection Storage and Freezing (CSF) Bags, article #87010 or #87013 (sold separately). small round openings in the backs of the breastshields.
Power Supply The Lactina® Breastpump can be plugged into a standard electric 110 V outlet. Classic™ Breastpump Parts 1c 1a 6 With an optional Vehicle Lighter Adapter (ar ticle #67153), the Lactina can be powered using the lighter in your motor vehicle. 1b 2 With an optional PowerPak ™ (article #67032), the Lactina will run on battery power. The PowerPak provides 1 hour of pumping time and needs to be fully recharged overnight after every 1 hour of use.
Classic™ Breastpumping Assembly Instructions 5 Slip pumping ring onto the pump connector. The knob on the ring points up and the cutout faces in. Knob Some pre-assembly may already be completed. Cut-out 1 Snap white membranes onto yellow valves until membranes lie completely flat. Be sure to separate membranes and valves when cleaning. 2 Push valves into place on the Connectors. 3 If using the 1-piece breast- shield, go to step #4.
9 Connect the angled piece from the breastpump onto the barrier/ filter. 1 0 Push the ends of the tubing into the small round openings in the backs of the breastshields. (Location varies by breastshield used.) 1 4 Set the suction regulator on the breastpump MINIMUM. to 1 5 Center breastshield(s) over your nipple(s). Switch on the Classic Breastpump. Once pumping begins, you may adjust the vacuum of the breastpump to meet your personal comfort level. 1 1 Grasp the yellow ends of the tubing.
Manual Breastpumping This kit includes everything you need to manual breastpump. Follow the instructions and assemble as shown below for Lactina Pumping System. 1 Snap white membranes onto yellow valves until membranes lie completely flat. Be sure to separate membranes and valves when cleaning. 5 Slip rubber seal onto piston until it snaps into place. The side with the larger diameter faces the handle. A yellow ridge should be visible above the seal if rubber seal sits properly.
Troubleshooting All Medela breastfeeding products are carefully designed for the highest standards of effectiveness and safety. If you have any questions about the use or assembly of your Medela breastfeeding accessory product: 1. Check the instructions in this booklet for your type of pumping. Make sure you have assembled the accessory kit properly. 2. Call for assistance. Medela Customer Service is available at 1-800-435-8316 or 1-815-363-1166, Monday-Friday from 7:30AM-6:00PM Central Time.
After Baby Comes Home Until they reach their due date, many preterm babies continue to need extra help to grow well. Frequent feeding and skin-to-skin holding are still important. You may need to continue to pump for 5-10 minutes after breastfeeding to obtain hindmilk that baby might miss. This high-calorie milk should be fed to your baby to ensure good weight gain. As the baby grows stronger, pumping can be tapered off. Many experts now recommend weighing the baby frequently.
