Medela Pump & Save Breast Milk Bags, 20-pack Instruction Manual

Pump & Save Breast Milk Bags, 20-Pack
Instruction Manual

Instructions for use
Pump & Save TM Breast milk bags

Pump & Save Breast Milk Bags, 20-Pack

Pump & SaveTM Breast milk bags
Ideal to collect, store and freeze breast milk
Collecting breast milk

1. The label area allows you to write information on the bag.
2. Gently open the zip-top closure, taking care not to tear the perforated top.
3. Place the bag around the collar of the breast shield.
4. Release the yellow strap by peeling where indicated, and unfold.
5. Wrap the strap over the top of the breast shield.
6. Peel the paper tab off the end of the strap and stick to the opposite side of the bag.
   Caution: Keep the paper tab away from children (danger of swallowing).
7. Begin pumping. Do not fill the bag past the 150 ml mark.
8. When you have finished pumping, remove the bag by tearing off the perforation just above the label area. The pleated bottom of the bag will allow it to stand up safely by itself while you put away your pump.
9. To remove the strap from the breast shield, tear the strap and discard the top portion of the bag.
10. Flatten the bag above the milk to remove excess air, then zip to close.

Hygiene
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the breast and pump parts. Avoid touching the inside of the breast milk bag. Clean the breast and surrounding area with a damp cloth. Do not use soap or alcohol which can dry the skin and cause cracked nipples.
Storing and thawing breast milk
Storage guidelines for freshly expressed breast milk (for healthy term babies)

• Do not store breast milk in the door of the refrigerator. Instead, choose the coldest part of the refrigerator (this is at the back of the glass shelf above the vegetable compartment).
• You can freeze expressed breast milk in milk bottles or,, Pump & Save” bags. Do not fill the bottles or bags more than ¾ full to allow space for possible expansion.
• Label the bottles or , Pump & Save” bags with the date of expression.

Caution Do not thaw frozen breast milk or do not warm breast milk in a microwave or a pan of boiling water to avoid loss of vitamins, minerals, and other important components and to prevent burns.

• ln order to preserve the components of the breast milk, thaw the milk in the refrigerator overnight. Alternatively, you can hold the bottle or, Pump & Save” bag under warm water (max. 37 °C).
• Gently swirl the bottle or,, Pump & Save” bag to mix any fat that has separated. Avoid shaking or stirring the milk.

Material:
Outer Layer: Polyester
Inner Layer: Polyethylene
Does not contain Bisphenol-A
Caution: This is a single-use product not intended to be reprocessed. Reprocessing could cause loss of mechanical, chemical, and/or biological characteristics. Reuse could cause cross-contamination.
Symbols on the packaging: These symbols indicate:

	The material is part of a recovery/recycling process.
	A carton package
	To keep the device away from sunlight
	To keep the device dry.
	To handle the fragile device with care.
	The humidity limitation for operation, transport, and storage.
	The atmospheric pressure limitation for operation, transport, and storage.
	The temperature limitation for operation, transport and storage.
	A disposable, single-use product
	The packaging contains products intended to come in contact with food according to regulation 1935/2004.
	To follow instructions for use.
	Manufacturer

References

• Medela | Breastfeeding products and medical vacuum technology
• Contact Medela | Medela