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7. Tubing and Breast Pump Care
3
4
Remove, tubing, protective
membrane, and membrane cap.
Clean protective membrane and
membrane cap by following steps
in
section 5.
Remove tubing from breast shield.
7
Use a damp (not wet) cloth to
wipe the pump and membrane
area.
Supplies needed:
•
Mild dish soap
• Clean dish towel
• Clean sink or bowl
• Drinking quality water
• Damp (not wet cloth)
Parts needed:
•
Tubing
• Symphony
®
pump
• Membrane cap
• Protective membrane
Breast pump kits are a personal
care item intended for use by a
single user only and should not
be shared between users.
Warning
Note
• Tubing should be washed if milk
is present or tubing is soiled.
• Cleaning tubing is not necessary
if condensation present is
from previous washings or
atmospheric conditions.
Caution
• Do not store wet or damp parts as mold
may develop.
• Inspect the tubing for condensation or milk
after each use. Wash or replace the tubing
immediately after use if soiled or milk is
observed in the tubing.
• If tubing becomes moldy, discontinue use
and replace tubing. Replacement parts can
be purchased at
www.ShopMedela.com
.
7A. Tubing care
• Inspect tubing after each pumping session.
Note
If there is condensation in the tubing:
Shake water droplets out of the tubing and
hang it up to dry or let the pump run with
tubing attached for 1–2 minutes or until dry.
