PHILIPS SCF153 Shield Nipple User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

PHILIPS SCF153 Shield Nipple
Intended use
Technical specifications
References
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PHILIPS SCF153 Shield Nipple

Intended use

The Philips Avent Nipple Shield is intended to cover and protect the nipples of lactating women to support breastfeeding. The device is intended for a single user.

Indications for use

The Philips Avent Nipple Shield is indicated for use when the mother has sore, sensitive, cracked nipples or suffers from nipple pain. It is also indicated to help baby develops better latch-on behavior in case of oral anomalies or when the mother has flat/inverted nipples. Moreover, it can be used to alleviate milk supply difficulties when the baby is not transferring the milk well has an uncommon sucking the technique (i.e. weak sucking, small/preterm babies) or to help the baby in coping with milk flow.

Contraindications

There are no contraindications.

Side effects

When using the device, undesirable side effects that may OCCur are mastitis, and cessation of breastfeeding. infant thrush and poor infant weight gain. If you or your baby experience any of these symptoms, contact a health care professional or breastfeeding specialist.

Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before you use the product and save it for future reference.

Warning to avoid choking and swallowing

Never leave the nipple shield and the hygiene case unattended and keep out of reach of children.
Inspect before each use. Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness or after 2 months of usage.

Warning to avoid contamination and to ensure hygiene
Follow the instructions described in the Cleaning and Disinfection sections.

Recommendations

Use the product only in case of breastfeeding8 problems as described in the Indications For Use.
Recommended to be used with advice from health care professional. If problems or pain occur, consult your lactation consultant or physician.
An electronic copy of these instructions can be found at www.philips.com/support.
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to this device should be reported to Philips via www.philips.com/support and to the competent authority of the Member
State in which the user and/or patient is established.

Step 1 Cleaning
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or ageressive chemicals or substances when you clean the nipple shield. Clean the nipple shield and hygiene case before first use and immediately after each use.

Manual cleaning

Rinse with drinking-quality water for 10-15 seconds.
Wash in warm, drinking-quality water (approx. 35 °C) with washing-up liquid, preferably without artificial fragrances or coloring.
Rinse with drinking-quality water for 10-15 seconds.
Dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean surface.

Dishwasher cleaning

Place on top rack of the dishwasher.
Run standard program with common household dishwasher detergent.
If not fully dry after the dishwasher program, dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean surface.

Step 2 – Disinfection

Disinfect before first use and at least once a day. Clean before disinfection.
Be careful: After disinfection, the nipple shields may be very hot.
The hygiene case and the water remaining in the case may still be hot.
To prevent burns, only use after cooling down for 5 minutes.

Warnings to avoid contamination and to ensure hygiene

If you use the hygiene case for disinfection Clean the case before first use. Use the correct water level, microwave power and time. Not doing sO can lead to reduced disinfection and can damage the case or nipple shields. Only use the case provided.

Boiling

Clean as described under ‘Cleaning’
Boil the nipple shields in drinking-quality water for 5 minutes.
Leave to dry ona clean surface.

Microwave – Alternatively, use only the hygiene case provided according to the instructions below.

Clean the hygiene case (as described under ‘Cleaning).
Add 25 ml of drinking-quality water to the case, up to the indicated line
Place the nipple shield(s) in the hygiene case and securely close the lid
Place the filled hygiene case in the microwave for minutes at 750-1000 W
Let the hygiene case cool down for 5 minutes
Drain water from the hygiene case
Dry the nipple shield(s) with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean surface.

Usage

Wash your hands and breasts thoroughly with Soap and water before you touch the nipple shields to prevent

Contamination.

Applying the product Follow the instructions below when placing the device on your breast:
Remove the cleaned and disinfected nipple shield from the hygiene case.
Place drinking-quality water or breast milk on thee skin-facing side of the brim to help the shield stick to your skin
Hold the shield at the base of the nipple area and press the nipple cavity partially inside out, so that it becomes half way inverted
Rotate the shield so that the baby can have nose and chin contact with your breast skin
Center the shield over your nipple and slightly stretch the wings of the shield as you stick the product onto your breast
With the shield applied, you can now breastfeed as normal.

Storing Store the clean nipple shield(s) in the hygiene case or in a dry, clean container. Storing the nipple shield(s) in an unlean or wet container could cause contamination.

Disposal According to local regulations.

Explanation of symbols

The warning signs and symbols are essential to ensure that you use this product safely and correctly and to protect you and others from injury. Below you find the meaning of the warning signs and symbols on the label and in the user manual PHILIPS SCF153 Shield Nipple 11