Medela Sonata User manual

SonataTM
Instructions for use
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1. Important Safeguards
WARNING: To avoid fire, electrocution, or serious burns:
• This is a single-user product. Use by more than one person may present a health risk and voids the
warranty.
• Always unplug electrical product immediately after use except for when charging.
• Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• The breast pump and accessories are not heat-resistant: keep away from heated surfaces or open
flames.
• Do not use near flammable materials.
• The breast pump should never be left unattended when plugged into a power source.
• Never operate an electrical device if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, or if it
has been dropped or damaged. If damage is found, immediately discontinue use and call Medela
Customer Service at 1-800-435-8316.
• Do not use an electrical outlet device that has been exposed to water or other liquids including:
- Do not use while bathing or showering.
- Never place or drop into water or other liquids.
- Do not run water over breast pump.
- If a device has been exposed to water or other liquids, do not touch, unplug the device from
electrical outlet, turn off and contact manufacturer.
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The defined signal words identify all instructions that are important to safety. Failure to observe
these instructions can lead to injury or damage to the breast pump or yourself. When used in
conjunction with the following words, the defined signal words stand for:
WARNING Can lead to serious injury or death.
CAUTION Can lead to minor injury.
NOTE Can lead to material damage.
TIP Useful or important information that is not related to safety.
When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be followed.
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WARNING: To avoid health risk and reduce the risk of injury:
• This device cannot be serviced or repaired. Do not repair yourself. Do not modify the device.
• Never use a damaged device. Replace damaged or worn parts.
• Use only the power adaptor that comes with the breast pump.
• Use the breast pump only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Do not use the breast pump while sleeping or overly drowsy.
• Do not use Sonata breast pump while operating a moving vehicle.
• Inspect all appropriate pump components before each use.
• If tubing becomes moldy, discontinue use and replace tubing.
• Pumping can induce labor. Do not pump until after giving birth. If you become pregnant while
breastfeeding or breast pumping, consult with a licensed healthcare professional before continuing.
• If infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), pumping
breast milk will not reduce or remove the risk of transmitting the virus to your baby through
your breast milk.
• Do not microwave or boil breast milk. Microwaving can cause severe burns to baby’s mouth
from hot spots that develop in the milk during microwaving. (Microwaving can also change the
composition of breast milk.)
• Clean and sanitize all parts that come into contact with your breast and breast milk prior to
first use.
• Wash all parts that come into contact with your breast and breast milk after every use.
• Only use Medela recommended parts with your SonataTM Breast Pump.
• Close supervision is necessary when the breast pump or accessories are used in the
vicinity of children.

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CAUTION: Can lead to minor injury:
• Portable and mobile radio frequency communications equipment can affect the breast pump.
• Make sure the voltage of the power adaptor is compatible with the power source. See Section 23
for technical specifications.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching breast pump, kit and breasts, and
avoid touching the inside of bottles or lids.
• Separate and wash all parts that are exposed to breast milk immediately after use. This will help
remove breast milk residue and prevent growth of bacteria.
• Always inspect breast shields, connectors, valves, membranes, bottles, lids, and tubing prior to
use for cleanliness. Contact Medela Customer Service if cleaning does not resolve the issue.
• Only use drinking-quality tap or bottled water for cleaning your breast pump and parts.
• Do not store wet or damp parts as mold may develop.
• Do not run pump with wet tubing. Doing so may damage the breast pump.
• If you are experiencing discomfort at the base of the nipple due to rubbing of your breast
tissue against the breast shield tunnel, use of a lubricant such as Tender CareTM Lanolin may be
beneficial. For assistance with correct breast shield sizing and comfort please visit
www.MedelaBreastshields.com or see a lactation consultant/breastfeeding specialist.
• If pumping is uncomfortable or causing pain, turn the unit off, break the seal between the breast
and the breast shield with your finger and remove the breast shield from your breast.
• Contact your health care professional or breastfeeding specialist if you can express only minimal
or no milk or if expression is painful. See Section 7 & 8 for more information.
• While some discomfort may be felt when first using a breast pump, using a breast pump
should not cause pain. For assistance with correct breast shield sizing and comfort please visit
www.MedelaBreastshields.com or see a lactation consultant / breastfeeding specialist.
• Do not try to express with vacuum that is too high and uncomfortable (painful). The pain, along
with potential breast and nipple trauma, may decrease milk output.
• Make sure tubing is not kinked or pinched while pumping.
• Do not hold the pump kit by the bottle. This can lead to blockage of the milk ducts and
engorgement. See Section 11 for more information.
• The breast pump uses Bluetooth®technology. Please follow your air carrier rules for the use of
Portable Electronic Devices when flying with your breast pump.
• Using a breast pump on an aircraft is not recommended. The cabin pressure may affect the breast
pumps performance.
Note
• Plastic bottles and parts become brittle when frozen and may break when dropped.
• Bottles and parts may become damaged if mishandled (e.g., dropped, over-tightened,
or knocked over).
• Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components.
• Do not use the breast milk if bottles or components become damaged.
1. Important Safeguards (cont.)

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THIS IS A SINGLE-USER PRODUCT.
Indications for use
The SonataTM breast pump is a powered breast pump to be used by lactating women to
express and collect milk from their breast. The Sonata Breast Pump is a single
user device.
Tip
It is best to wait until your breast milk routine is established (approximately 4 weeks)
before expressing breast milk, unless otherwise advised by your healthcare professional.
If you have medical reasons or other needs for exclusively pumping, it is recommended
that you use a hospital-grade (multi-user) breast pump such as the Medela Symphony®
Breast Pump. To learn more, visit www.medelabreastfeedingus.com.
Contraindications for use
Product Description
This breast pump is a personal-use electric breast pump that includes 2-Phase
Expression®technology and is capable of single and double pumping.
The operating life of this breast pump is defined to be approximately three 15-minute
sessions per day, for one year. The operating life for the breast pump kit is 6 months.
There are no known contraindications for use with this product.
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1. Important Safeguards ................................................................................................2-5
2. Product Description ................................................................................................... 8-9
3. Getting Started............................................................................................................. 10
4. Cleaning Overview....................................................................................................... 11
5. Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................................12-13
6. Breast Pump & Tubing Care...................................................................................14-15
6A Cleaning the breast pump ......................................................................................... 14
6B Tubing care ............................................................................................................... 15
7. Breastfeeding Information.......................................................................................... 16
8. Breast Shield Sizing..................................................................................................... 17
9. Assembling Your Breast Pump..............................................................................18-19
10. Powering Your Breast Pump..................................................................................20-22
10A Charging your breast pump..................................................................................... 20
10B Battery care & status codes ............................................................................... 20-21
10C Power adaptor care................................................................................................. 22
10D Traveling outside the U.S......................................................................................... 22
11. Operating Your Breast Pump.................................................................................23-26
11A Glossary, controls & icons........................................................................................ 23
11B Single pumping ....................................................................................................... 24
11C Double pumping...................................................................................................... 24
11D Pumping steps................................................................................................... 25-26
12. Finding Your Maximum Comfort VacuumTM ............................................................... 27
13. Features................................................................................................................... 28-33
Breast Pump Connectivity.......................................................................................... 28-29
Selecting a rhythm.......................................................................................................... 30
Setting the timer ............................................................................................................. 31
Pausing your breast pump.............................................................................................. 32
Silencing your breast pump chimes ................................................................................ 33
14. Storing Breast Milk...................................................................................................... 34
15. Preparing & Feeding Breast Milk ............................................................................... 35
16. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................36-41
Air leak alert.................................................................................................................... 36
Battery drained ............................................................................................................... 37
Battery broken................................................................................................................ 38
Bluetooth broken ............................................................................................................ 39
General alert ................................................................................................................... 40
Additional troubleshooting............................................................................................... 41
17. Long-term Storage ...................................................................................................... 42
18. Disposal........................................................................................................................ 43
19. Supplemental Information .......................................................................................... 44
20. Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 45
21. Meaning of Symbols.................................................................................................... 46
22. EMC/Technical Description ...................................................................................47-53
23. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 54
Table of Contents

AUTHENTIC
medela spare parts
Quality &performance
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2x PersonalFit™
Breast Shields
(24 mm)
Applied Part
2x PersonalFit™
Breast Shields
(27 mm)
Applied Part
For other breast shield sizes,
see Section 8
Replacement 87073 (24 mm)
Replacement 87274 (27 mm)
4x Bottles
Item 6007135
4x Lids
Item 8107183
2x Bottle stands
Item 8107322
2x Membranes
Item 8207086
Replacement 68055
2x Connector caps
Item 8007282
2x Valves
Item 6007151
2x Connector
bodies
Item 101033253
2. Product Description
2x Breast shield
assemblies
Replacement 68054
Your breast pump system includes
Medela reserves the right to substitute any component or
accessory with a replacement of equivalent performance.
(1x) Power adaptor
Item 9007068
Replacement 68050
1x Ice pack
Ite m 8117010
Replacement 87092
1x Cooler bag
Item 3007304
Replacement 67068
(replacement includes ice
pack & 4 bottles with lids)
1x Bag
Item 3007396
Replacement 68052

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Rhythm
(1x) Power adaptor
Item 9007068
Replacement 68050
1x Tubing
Item 8007278
Replacement 68053
Speed/Vacuum
level
Rhythm selection
Decrease vacuum
Programmable
timer
Start/Stop
Stimulation phase
Expression phase
One-touch letdown
Increase vacuum
Silence control
Status icon light
sonata
Display Icons
Controls
Air leak alert Battery status
External power connected
Chimes “off”
Timer “on”
Bluetooth®
connectivity
sonata
Tubing
port
sonata
Power adaptor
port
Power button
Handle
1x Breast pump
Short Tubing
(connects to breast
shield assemblies)
Tubing
Holder
Long Tubing
(connects to
breast pump)

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3. Getting Started
Note
It is important for you to do the following before using your breast pump for the first time:
1. Plug the Sonata into an external power source. Charge the battery for 12 hours.
(See Section 10, Powering Your Pump).
2. Separate all parts that are exposed to the breast or breast milk prior to cleaning.
3. Clean - see Section 5.
Use your thumb to
separate the connector
cap and body.
Pull down on valve
to remove from
connector body.
Do not rotate.
Parts to clean
Separate all parts that are exposed to
the breast and breast milk prior to cleaning.