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• Unplug the breast pump before cleaning.
• These recommendations are not substitutes for official hospital procedures that may
differ among institutions. Refer to hospital policy for cleaning of shared capital equipment.
• In the event of conflicting national cleaning and disinfection requirements, these shall
prevail over the Medela recommendations.
• Surface disinfectant agents for medical devices will not cause mechanical damage to the
Symphony breast pump.
• Follow the instructions provided by the supplier of the surface disinfectant agent.
• Provide personal protection for operators in accordance with the supplier's instructions
and safety data sheets.
• Check the suitability of the surface disinfectant agents for medical devices by reference
to the supplier's information and/or physical testing.
4. 1 Breast pump – cleaning and disinfection
Clean and disinfect the breast pump as needed.
4.2 Cleaning pump sets
Refer to the instructions for use provided with the Symphony pump sets for product
description and instruction on handling.
CAUTION
1. To clean the breast pump, wipe the pump housing
with a clean, damp (not wet) cloth. Drinking-quality
water and a basic washing-up liquid or non-abrasive
detergent may be used.
2. To disinfect the pump, wipe the pump housing with
a clean, damp (not wet) cloth that is impregnated
with a surface disinfectant agent for medical devices.
Medela recommends using an alcohol-based surface
disinfectant agent.