Medela Supplemental Nursing System User manual

Supplemental
Nursing System™ (SNS™)
EN Instructions for use |ES Instrucciones de uso |FR Mode d’emploi

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Important Safeguards
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
The warning symbol identifies all instructions that are important to 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 symbols stand for:
WARNING Can lead to serious injury or death.
CAUTION Can lead to minor injury.
NOTE Can lead to material damage.
WARNING: To avoid health risk and reduce the risk of injury:
• The packaging should be inspected for holes, tears, broken seals, etc.
• If the sterile packaging is damaged, the contents must be cleaned prior
to use (refer to cleaning instructions).
• This product is intended for use by a single user only and should not be
shared between users.
• Sanitize all parts that come in contact with breastmilk or supplement
once daily.
• Wash all parts that come in contact with breastmilk or supplement after
every use.
• Inspect all components before each use.
• Do not use the components if they are damaged.
• Do not use the components if dirt, mold or other contamination is visible.
• Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave or in a pan of boiling water.
• Do not use the breastmilk or supplement if bottles or components
become damaged.
• Always check the temperature of breastmilk or supplement before
feeding to your baby.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Can lead to minor injury:
• Do not store wet or damp parts as mold may develop
• If tubing becomes moldy, discontinue use and replace.

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1.Cleaning .................................................................... 6-11
1.1 Disassemble..............................................................6
1.2 After each use....................................................... 6-9
1.3 Sanitize once daily............................................. 10-11
2.Assembly & Use ..................................................... 12-15
2.1 Assembly .......................................................... 12-14
2.2 Use ................................................................... 14-15
3.Tubing Guidelines................................................... 16-17
3.1 Tube position...........................................................16
3.2 Tubing size guidelines........................................ 16-17
4.Supplemental Information...........................................18
Table of Contents
The intended use of the Supplemental Nursing System:
The Supplemental Nursing System is designed to administer
supplemental nutrition to babies while they are being fed at the
breast. Its intended use is to assist mothers in increasing and
maintaining their milk supply.

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Product Description
1x Feeding bottle
8110007
1x Attachment ring
8100500
1x Valve holder
2006620
Complete SNS
00901S(US)
Complete SNS
SNS20901(Canada)
SNS Container
with lid
8000794

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1x Neck Cord
6000155
1x Valve (translucent)
with large tubing
2006620
1x Valve (red)
with small tubing
2006620
1x Valve (white)
with medium tubing
2006620
1x hypoallergenic
papertape roll
with holder
67138
1x hypoallergenic
papertape roll
8990007
1x Cover
8100502

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1. Cleaning
Supplies needed:
• Mild Dish Soap
• Clean Dish Cloth
• Clean Sink or Bowl
• Drinking Quality Water
• Clean Towel
Parts to wash:
• Valve Holder
• Attachment Ring
• Feeding Bottle
• Valve with Tubing
• Cover
• Neck cord
1.1 Disassemble:
Before cleaning, dissassemble the
parts below. Follow the cleaning and
sanitizing instructions in Sections
1.2 and 1.3 that follow.
• Only use drinking-quality tap or
bottled water for cleaning.
• Separate and wash all parts
that come in contact with the
breast, breastmilk or supplement
immediately after use to avoid
dry up of milk residues and to
prevent growth of bacteria.
• Follow these cleaning
instructions unless advised
otherwise by your Healthcare
Professional.
• Contents are sterile unless the
package has been damaged or
opened.
Caution
Warning
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1.2 After each use
Clean all parts that come
in contact with your breast,
breastmilk or supplement.
Refer to Section1.1.
Rinse all separated parts that
came in contact with breast,
breastmilk or supplement in
cool water in order to remove
breastmilk residue.
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Replace attachment ring and
valve with tubing and force
water through tubing.

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Soak all separated parts in
warm soapy water for
5 minutes.
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Fill SNS feeding bottle
full of warm soapy water.
Refill feeding bottle with
clean water.
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Force water through
tubing.
You may also wash SNS parts by the
following the instructions on the Quick
Clean™Breastmilk Removal Soap
bottle. (sold separately)

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• Allow parts to air dry
in a clean area.
• Store dry parts when
not in use.
• Do not store wet or damp parts
as mold may develop.
• If parts become moldy
discontinue use and replace
parts. Contact Medela Customer
Service at customer.service@
medela.com or 800-435-8316.
• When you are cleaning the
SNS, check feeding bottle and
components for damage. Throw
away and replace at the first sign
of damage or weakness.
Caution
1. Cleaning (cont.)
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Squeeze the empty feeding
bottle a few times to remove
water droplets from the
tubing.

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Clean remaining parts
with a clean dish cloth in
warm soapy water.
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Rinse all separated
parts with clear water.
Reassemble dry parts
and store when not in use.
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1. Cleaning (cont.)
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Allow water to cool in
open pot and gently
remove parts from
water with tongs.
• Take care not to damage SNS
parts during cleaning.
• Store dry SNS parts in a clean
bag or container until next use.
• Wash SNS parts after each use.
• Sanitize SNS parts once daily.
Note
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1.3 Sanitize once daily
Wash hands thoroughly.