Medela Supplemental Nursing System User manual

EN Instructions for use
Master file
Supplemental
Nursing System™
because breast
milk is best for
your baby

Thank you for choosing the Supplemental Nursing System (SNS). The SNS is a feeding solution
that enables more babies to breastfeed and to stay motivated to do so.

EN
4 – 20

4
1. Intended use / Population – Contraindications 5
2. Meaning of symbols 6
3. Important safety information 8
4. Product description 9
4.1 Product parts 9
4.2 Material 9
5. Cleaning 10
5.1 Cleaning at home 10
5.1.1 Beforeusingforthersttime 10
5.1.2 After each use 11
5.1.3 Once a day 11
5.2 Cleaning in the hospital 12
5.2.1 Beforeusingforthersttime 12
5.2.2 After each use 12
5.2.3 Once a day 12
6. Assembling the SNS / Preparing for feeding 13
7. Feeding 16
8. Disassembling the SNS 20
9. Disposal 20
10. Product variants and consumables 20
11. Technical specications 21
Table of Contents

5
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 enable
mothers to breastfeed when they would otherwise be unable to do so. The SNS
can be used for suckling training and also to stimulate the mother’s milk pro-
duction. In all cases, the SNS helps to maintain the unique skin-to-skin contact
between mother and child.
Motherscanusethesystemwiththeirownexpressedmilk,fortiedhumanmilkor
formula.
Intended population / users
The Supplemental Nursing System is intended to be used in cases where babies
have weak suction or cannot maintain vacuum long enough. The SNS can also be
used by mothers with poor milk supply and to feed adopted babies.
Contraindications
The SNS cannot be used by mothers who are unable to breastfeed because of a
medical condition. Also, mothers who take medicines to which babies are intolerant
must not use the SNS.
1. Intended use /Population – Contraindications
More information in your language:
More information in your language (DA):
More information in your language (FI):
More information in your language (NO):
More information in your language (EL):
More information in your language (JA):
Or visit our homepage www.medela.com /sns

6
Caution
Failure to follow instructions of this type can lead to (minor) injury or
contamination/growth of bacteria.
Note
Failure to follow instructions of this type can lead to material damage.
Info
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.
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.
i
Thewarningsymbolidentiesallinstructionsthatareimportantforsafety.Failure
to follow these instructions can lead to injury or material damage. There are several
warningsymbols.Eachsymbolisusedtogetherwithaspecicword.Thewarning
symbol/word combinations stand for:
i
2. Meaning of symbols

7
This symbol indicates to keep the device dry.
This symbol indicates that the product material is approved for food
contact.
This symbol indicates the unique GSI Global Trade Item Numbers
(GTIN).
This symbol indicates to consult the instructions for use.
This symbol indicates the manufacturer.

8For your child’s safety and health
WARNING!
Failure to follow the information below can lead to danger from the device
The SNS is not heat-resistant: keep away from radiators and open
ames.
Do not expose the SNS to direct sunlight.
Check the components of the SNS for wear or damage. Never use a
defectivedevice.Throwapartawayatrstsignsofdamageorweakness.
MAX.
30 days For hygiene reasons, we recommend replacing the tubing after 30 days
(home use), or every 24 hours (hospital use).
We do not recommend using the SNS by more than one person, as this
may present a health risk.
Always use this product with adult supervision. Keep all components not
in use out of reach of childern.
Contact your lactation consultant or physician if you experience problems
or pain.
Important
IThe SNS is not a storage device, but a feeding device. Do not use it to store milk.
I Plastic bottles and component parts become brittle when frozen and may break
when dropped.
IAlso, bottles and component parts may become damaged if mishandled, e.g.
dropped, over-tightened or knocked over.
I Take appropriate care in handling bottles and components.
l Do not use the breast milk if bottles or components become damaged.
I Always check the food temperature before feeding (danger of burning).
I Do not warm milk in a microwave. This may cause uneven heating and could
scald your baby.
3. Important safety information

9
4.1 Product parts
1x Feeding Bottle
4. Product description
1x Attachment Ring
1x Valve Holder
3x Valves with Tubing
red = small, white = medium,
transparent = large
For product variants, see chapter 10
1x Cover
1x Paper Tape
1x Neck Cord
3. Important safety information
4.2 Material
INeck Cord: Nylon, metal
IFeeding Bottle/Attachment Ring/Cover: Polypropylene
ITubing: Silicone
IValves: Polypropylene
IValve Holder: Silicone
IPaper Tape: Paper

10
5.1.1 Before using for the rst time
IDisassemble* the SNS into its
individual parts.
IRinse all parts with water.
IFill the bottle with 50 ml of water.
Screw the attachment ring with
the tubing onto the bottle.* Shake
it for 5 seconds, then squeeze the
bottle for 15 seconds to force the
water through the tubing.
IRemove the valve and tubing from
the ring;* place all SNS parts in
a pan; cover all parts with water
andboilforveminutes.
IRemove the pan from the stove and
drain the hot water from the pan.
ILet the parts cool down in the pan.
IDry the cooled-down parts with
a clean cloth or leave to dry on
a clean cloth.
5.1 Cleaning at home
1
IClean all parts immediately after
use to avoid drying up of milk
residues and to prevent growth
of bacteria.
IOnly use drinking-quality water
for cleaning.
IIf you clean the SNS parts with
boiling water, be careful not to
burn yourself.
IStore the clean parts in an air-
permeable, clean bag/container,
or in an air-permeable, clean
paper/cloth until next use.
Caution
i
lWhen you boil the parts of the
SNS, you could add a teaspoon
of citric acid to avoid a build-up
of limescale. When you use citric
acid, minor traces might remain
on the parts. Use drinking-quality
water to wash them off. Dry the
parts with a clean cloth or leave
to dry on a clean cloth.
IDo not leave (parts of) the SNS
in direct sunlight or heat, as this
may weaken the parts.
IDo not use chemical sterilisers.
Note
1or
*For more information about assembling and disassembling the SNS, see chapter 6 and 8, respectively.
5. Cleaning