Medela Freestyle User manual

Freestyle™
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EN Instructions for use |SV Bruksanvisning
NO Bruksanvisning |DA Brugsanvisning | FI Käyttöohjeet

Tack för att du valt Freestyle bröstpump. Bröstmjölk är det naturliga valet för ditt barn, men det
kan finnas olika anledningar till att man inte kan amma och situationer där det inte går att amma.
I över 50 år har det varit Medelas övertygelse att stödja och hjälpa dessa mammor och barn.
I nära samarbete med amningsexperter har Medela, som en av marknadsledarna, bedrivit forsk-
ning och utvecklat bröstpumpar för ammande mammors behov. För mammor som vill ha det
bästa för sina barn och sig själva. För att du bryr dig om.
Tak, fordi du har valgt Freestyle-brystpumpen. Brystmælk er det naturlige valg til dit barn, men
det er ikke under alle forhold og i alle situationer, at amning er muligt. I over 50 år har Medela
været overbevist om, at det er muligt at støtte disse mødre og børn. I tæt samarbejde med
amningseksperter har Medela, der er et af de førende navne på markedet, forsket i og udviklet
brystpumper, der fuldstændigt opfylder ammende mødres behov. Til mødre, der kræver det
bedste til deres børn og sig selv. Fordi det er vigtigt for dig.
Kiitos, että valitsit Freestyle-rintapumpun. Rintamaito on luonnollinen valinta lapsellesi, mutta
on syitä ja tilanteita, jotka estävät rintaruokinnan. Medela on jo 50 vuoden ajan ollut vakuuttunut
siitä, että näitä äitejä ja lapsia voidaan tukea. Tiiviissä yhteistyössä rintaruokinnan asiantuntijoiden
kanssa markkinajohtajiin lukeutuva Medela on tutkinut ja kehittänyt rintapumppuja, jotka sopivat
täydellisesti imettävien äitien tarpeisiin. Äideille, jotka vaativat parasta lapsilleen ja itselleen.
Koska välität.
Takk for at du har valgt Freestyle-brystpumpen. Morsmelk er det naturlige valget for barnet ditt,
men i enkelte situasjoner er amming ikke mulig. Gjennom mer enn 50 år har det vært Medelas
overbevisning at disse mødrene og barna kan hjelpes. Medela er blant de ledende på markedet,
og har i tett samarbeid med eksperter på amming, utviklet brystpumper som oppfyller behovene
til ammende mødre. For mødre som insisterer på det beste til sine barn og seg selv. Fordi du
bryr deg.
Thank you for choosing the Freestyle Breastpump. Breastmilk is the natural choice for your baby,
but there are reasons and situations where breastfeeding is not possible. For over 50 years, it has
been Medela’s conviction that these mothers and babies can be supported. In close co-operation
with breastfeeding experts, Medela, one of the market leaders, has researched and developed
breastpumps that perfectly meet breastfeeding mothers needs. For mothers who insist on the
best for their babies and themselves. Because you care.

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44 1. Intended use/ Population - Contraindication 5
2. Meaning of symbols 6
3. Important safety information 8
4. Product description 10
4.1 Freestyle – all-in-one, innovative, time-saving 10
4.2 Product parts 10
5. Cleaning 12
5.1 Before using for the rst time and after every use 12
5.2 Before using for the rst time and once a day 14
5.3 Cleaning the motor unit 15
5.4 Cleaning – summary 16
6. Preparing for pumping 18
6.1 Mains operation 18
6.2 Battery operation 19
6.3 Assembling the pump set 20
7. Expression 22
7.1 Preparing for single pumping 22
7.2 Pumping 22
7.3 Preparing for hands-free expression with Easy Expression Bustier 26
7.4 Preparing for double pumping 26
8. Storing and thawing breastmilk 28
8.1 Storage 28
8.2 Freezing 28
8.3 Thawing 28
9. Feeding breastmilk 29
10. Troubleshooting 30
11. Warranty/disposal 31
12. Complete care during breastfeeding time 32
13. EMC /Technical description 154
14. Technical specications 161
Table of Contents

The intended use and indications of breastpumps
Breastpumps are intended to be used by lactating women in the hospital or home
environment for expressing breastmilk. Breastpumps are indicated to alleviate the
symptoms of engorgement by expressing milk. In case of mastitis breastpumps
support the healing process by removing breastmilk from the affected breast.
Breastpumps are indicated to relieve sore and cracked nipples and to bring out
at or inverted nipples. Also breastpumps enable mothers to provide breastmilk for
babies who cannot feed directly at the breast for a variety of reasons such as latch-
on problems, cleft palate or premature babies.
Intended patient population / user
Adolescent paediatric or adult lactating women. Many women nd it convenient,
or even necessary, to use a breastpump to express and store their breastmilk once
they have returned to work, are travelling or are otherwise separated from their baby.
Women are often delighted to learn that a breastpump can be used as a supplement
to breastfeeding and that some pumps are designed to mimic the suckling of
a nursing baby.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications for the Freestyle breastpump.
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1. Intended use / Population – Contraindication

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2. Meaning of symbols
Warning
Can lead to serious injury or death.
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Note
Can lead to material damage.
Caution
Can lead to minor injury.iInfo Useful or important information that is
not related to safety.
Symbols on the packaging
This symbol indicates that the material is part of a recovery/recycling process.
This symbol indicates a carton package.
This symbol indicates to keep the device away from sunlight.
This symbol indicates to handle the fragile device with care.
°C
This symbol indicates the temperature limitation for operation, transport and storage.
This symbol indicates the humidity limitation for operation, transport and storage.
This symbol indicates the atmospheric pressure limitation for operation,
transport and storage.
This symbol indicates to keep the device dry.
This symbol indicates that the packaging contains products intended to come in
contact with food according to regulation 1935/2004.
This symbol indicates unique GSI Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN).
This symbol indicates do not dispose the device together with unsorted municipal
waste (for EU only).
This symbol indicates to follow instructions for use.
Symbols on the device
This symbol indicates to follow instructions for use.
0123 This symbol indicates the compliance with the essential requirements of the Council
Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices.
This symbol indicates the manufacturer.
This symbol indicates where to open the battery cover.
The warning symbol identies all instructions that are important for safety. Failure to
observe these instructions can lead to injury or damage to the breastpump!
When used in conjunction with the following words, the warning symbol stands for:

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This symbol indicates where to plug in the mains adapter.
This symbol indicates do not dispose the device together with unsorted municipal
waste (for EU only).
This symbol indicates the compliance with additional USA and Canada safety
requirements for medical electrical equipment.
This symbol indicates a type BF applied part.
REF This symbol indicates manufacturer's catalogue number of the battery.
SN This symbol indicates manufacturer's serial number of the device.
IP22 This symbol indicates the protection against ingress of solid foreign objects and
against harmful effects due to the ingress of water.
This symbol indicates the date of manufacture (four digits for the year and
two digits for the month).
Symbols on the mains adapter
This symbol indicates that the mains adapter is a class II device.
This symbol indicates the compliance with China Compulsory Certication.
This symbol indicates that the mains adapter is safety tested.
This symbol indicates that the mains adapter is for indoor use only.
This symbol indicates the compliance with USA and Canada safety requirements.
This symbol indicates the compliance with Federal Communications Commission
requirements.
This symbol indicates polarity of d.c. power connector.
N136
This symbol indicates the compliance with AUS/NZ regulatory requirements
(Regulatory compliance mark).
This CE-mark indicates the compliance with the low voltage and electromagnetic
compatibility directive.
This symbol indicates to not dispose the device together with unsorted municipal
waste (for EU only). The solid bar symbol indicates that mains adapter is put on the
market after 13 August 2005.
This symbol indicates the compliance with Japanese safety requirements.
This symbol indicates the compliance with energy efciency requirements.
This symbol indicates alternating current.
9 VDC
This symbol indicates direct current.

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3. Important safety information
Failure to follow these instructions/safety information can lead to danger
from the device. Subject to technical changes.
Device
Danger of electrocution! Keep the device dry! Never immerse in water or
other liquids!
The Freestyle breastpump is not heat-resistant: keep away from radiators
and open ames.
Do not expose the motor unit to direct sunlight.
Repairs must be performed only by an authorised service agency.
Do not repair yourself! No modications to the device are permitted.
Never use a damaged device. Replace damaged or worn parts.
MAX.
250 h
The operating life of the Freestyle breastpump is 250 hours.
The service life is two years.
Electrical use
Separation from the mains is only assured through the disconnection of
the mains adapter from the wall socket outlet.
Keep the mains adapter away from heated surfaces.
Do not reach for any electrical device if it has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.
The Freestyle breastpump should never be left unattended when plugged
into a power source.

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Use
Use the Freestyle breastpump only for its intended use as described
in this manual.
Never operate an electrical device if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into
water.
Do not use the Freestyle breastpump while bathing or showering.
Do not use the Freestyle breastpump while sleeping or overly drowsy.
This is a single user product. Use by more than one person may
present a health risk.
Do not drive whilst hands-free pumping.
Supervision is necessary when the Freestyle breastpump is used
in the vicinity of children.
Contact your lactation consultant or physician if you experience
problems or pain.
Portable and mobile radio frequency communications equipment
can affect the Freestyle breastpump.
Important:
l Plastic bottles and component parts become brittle when frozen and may
break when dropped.
l Also, bottles and component parts may become damaged if mishandled,
e.g. dropped, over-tightened, or knocked over.
l Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components.
l Do not use the breastmilk if bottles or components become damaged.

4. Product description
1x motor unit:
Reduce
vacuum
Increase
vacuum
Memory “on”
indicator
Mains power
indicator
Vacuum level
indicator
(stimulation
phase)
Let-down
button
On/Off button
Memory function key
Timer
Battery
indicator
Vacuum
level
indicator
(expression
phase)
Freestyle
tubing port
Fixing clip
Battery
compartment
Power socket Push-
button
4.2 Product parts
4.1 Freestyle - all-in-one, innovative, time-saving
By buying Freestyle, you have made the right choice. Freestyle is both efcient and
comfortable. Freestyle is efcient because it uses 2-Phase Expression pumping
technology, which mimics the baby’s natural sucking rhythm. Short, stimulating
patterns are followed by longer ones, ensuring an optimal ow of milk. Combined
with double pumping, this helps to increase and maintain milk production and saves
precious time. Freestyle is comfortable thanks to its adjustable vacuum settings,
memory function and information display, which are very convenient.
All this makes Freestyle ideal for working mums and for daily and regular use.
The main features of your Freestyle breastpump are:
IHelps to maintain and increase milk production and saves time;
IIs small, lightweight and comfortable;
IOffers maximum mobility and freedom of movement.
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2x Calma multi lid
1x Calma Solitaire
4x lid with opening
4x disc
1x rechargeable battery
1x cooler bag
1x cooling element
2x PersonalFit™ Breastshield M (24 mm)
(for other breastshield sizes see chapter 12)
2x Freestyle connectors
(breastshield base, membrane, transparent cap)
Long tubing
Tubing
holder
Short tubing
Spare parts and accessories available for order can be found in chapter 12.
4x
bottle
2x bottle
stand
1x Freestyle
tubing
1x mains adapter
1x Freestyle bag
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time and after every use
Disassemble the pump set
into individual parts.
Rinse all parts with cold,
clear water (approx. 20°C)
for 10 –15 seconds.
lThe pump set requires no main-
tenance.
lTake care not to damage parts
of the pump set during cleaning.
lIf the individual components of the
pump set are cleaned in a dish-
washer parts may be discoloured by
food pigments. This has no impact
on the function.
Note
Caution
5. Cleaning
lOnly use drinking-quality water
for cleaning.
lTake apart and wash all parts that
come in contact with the breast and
breastmilk immediately after use to
avoid dry up of milk residues and to
prevent growth of bacteria.
lNever dry parts in a microwave,
as this may destroy them.

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Rinse all parts with cold,
clear water (approx. 20°C).
If you clean the individual parts
of the pump set in the dish-
washer, place them on the top
rack or in the cutlery section.
Clean all parts with plenty
of warm soapy water (approx.
30 °C).
Dry with a clean cloth or leave
to dry on a clean cloth.
As an alternative to steps 2, 3 and 4.
or

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1414 5.2 Before using for
the rst time and
once a day
Disassemble the pump set
into individual parts.
Dry with a clean cloth or leave
to dry on a clean cloth.
lWhen boiling, a tea spoon of citric
acid may be added to avoid a build-
up of limescale.
lStore the pump set in a clean bag/
container until next use. Or store it in
clean paper or a cloth.
Caution
Note
5. Cleaning
lOnly use drinking-quality water
for cleaning.
lTake apart and wash all parts that
come in contact with the breast and
breastmilk immediately after use to
avoid dry up of milk residues and to
prevent growth of bacteria.
lNever dry parts in a microwave,
as this may destroy them.

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Cover all parts with water
and boil for ve minutes.
or
*More information at www.medela.com
Use QuickClean* bags in the
microwave in accordance with
the instructions.
Wipe off with a clean, damp
cloth.
5.3 Cleaning
the motor unit

5. Cleaning
Before using for the rst time
and after every use
Rinse with cold, clear water (approx.
20°C), then clean with plenty of
warm soapy water (approx. 30°C)
and finally rinse with cold, clear water
for 10–15 seconds;
√ √ √ √ √ √ -- --*
Or wash in the dishwasher (on the
top rack or in the cutlery section). √ √ √ √ √ √ -- --*
Before using for the rst time
and once a day
Cover with water and boil for ve
minutes; √ √ √ √ √ √ -- --*
Or use a Quick Clean Microwave bag
in accordance with the instructions; √ √ √ √ √ √ -- --*
Or wipe off with a clean, damp cloth. -- -- -- -- -- -- √--*
5.4 Cleaning – summary
*For more information, see chapter 10 Troubleshooting ("If there is low or no suction")
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6. Preparing for pumping
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lDo not use force to push the battery
into the battery compartment.
IDo not insert the battery while the
pump is on mains.
Note
6.1 Mains operation
IYou can operate the Freestyle
breastpump via battery or mains.
If you want to use the battery, you
must charge it before rst use.
re 6.2 Battery operation:
lThe battery starts charging as soon
as you connect the pump to a power
source.
lYou can use the pump during
charging.
l Do not disconnect the mains adapter
until charging is completed.
IIf possible, do not remove the
battery from the motor unit.
Removing the battery requires a
recharging time of up to 24 hours.
IDo you plan to store the pump for
an extended period of time? Then it
is better to remove the battery from
the unit.
lIf Freestyle has been inactive for
30 minutes, it automatically switches
off.
To operate the pump via mains
power, uncover the power
socket on the bottom of the
motor unit. Insert the power
adapter (the small round plug)
into the socket.
re 6.1 Mains operation:
I Follow the exact order of the steps.
lOnly use the mains adapter that
comes with Freestyle.
lMake sure the voltage of the mains
adapter is compatible with the
power source.
Info
Warning
Insert the battery into the
battery compartment with
the “This Side Down” arrows
pointing towards the compart-
ment. The gold contacts on
the battery must touch the
contacts in the compartment.
Finally, put the battery cover
back on.
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More information on mains operation in chapter 6.1.
For information on assembling the pump set, see chapter 6.3.
6.2 Battery operation
Slide the country-specic plug
onto the larger adapter unit
(if this is not already done so).
Plug the plug into the mains
socket on the wall. The motor
unit is now ready for operation.
Charge the battery by con-
necting the motor unit to the
mains. “bAtt” will appear on
the display on the motor unit's
front. Charge the battery until
the battery indicator on the dis-
play stops ashing and “bAtt”
disappears. The battery is now
fully charged. Disconnect the
mains adapter. The pump is
ready for operation via battery.
Mains adapter
connected to socket
ashing Battery charge status
Battery fully charged, approx.
3 hours‘ expression
ashing 20 min. expression time remaining.
ashing Battery at
“bAtt”
Initial charge and charging after
removing the battery
(up to 24 hours charging time)
The above table shows the different
operation statuses. These symbols appear
on the display on the front of the motor unit.
To operate the pump via
battery, open the battery
compartment by pressing the
push-button on the battery
cover (on the back of the motor
unit) and sliding the cover in
the direction of the arrow.
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6. Preparing for pumping
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4
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Put the yellow membrane onto
the base of the breastshield
connector:
lWash hands thoroughly (at least one
minute) with soap and water before
touching the breast and pump parts.
Screw the bottle onto the con-
nector.
To assemble the second
breastshield/bottle/connec-
tor combination for double
pumping, repeat steps 1-4.
6.3 Assembling
the pump set
lCarry out all the steps with care and
assemble the pump set correctly.
Otherwise a good vacuum may not
be achieved.
lUse only original Medela
accessories.
lCheck pump set components for
wear or damage before use and
replace if necessary.
lAll components must be completely
dry before use.
Caution
Info
Note
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