PHILIPS SCF430 Manual Breast Pump User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

Introduction
General description (Fig. 1)
Important safety information
Preparing for use
Cleaning and disinfecting
Assembling the breast pump
Using the breast pump
- Storage
- Compatibility
Technical information
Troubleshooting
Explanation of symbols
Support
References
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PHILIPS SCF430 Manual Breast Pump User Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully benefit from the support that Philips Avent offers, register your breast pump at www.philips.com/welcome.

General description (Fig. 1)

Product Descriptions

Handle
Silicone diaphragm
Stem
Pump body
Cushion
Cushion cover
White valve
Philips Avent Natural bottle*
Bottle cap
Screw ring
Feeding nipple
Sealing disc

For this accessory, a separate user manual is provided. Read the separate user manual carefully, as it contains important safety information.

Intended use

The Philips Avent manual breast pump is intended to express and to collect milk from the breast of a lactating woman. The device is intended for a single user.

Important safety information

Read this user manual carefully before you use the breast pump and save it for future reference.

Contraindication

Never use the breast pump while you are pregnant, as pumping can induce labor.

WARNING!

Warnings to avoid choking, strangulation and injury:

Do not allow children or pets to play with the breast pump parts, packaging materials or accessories.

Before each use, visually inspect the individual components for cracks, chips, tears, discoloration or deterioration. In the event that damage to the device is observed, discontinue use until the parts have been replaced.

Warnings to avoid contamination and to ensure hygiene:

For hygienic reasons, the breast pump is only intended for repeated use by a single user.
Clean and disinfect all parts before first use and after each use.
Do not use antibacterial or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the breast pump parts as this may cause damage.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you touch breast pump parts and breasts to prevent contamination. Avoid touching the inside of containers or lids.

Warnings to avoid breast and nipple problems including pain:

Always release the handle before you remove the pump body from your breast in order to release the vacuum.
If the vacuum is uncomfortable or causes pain, stop pumping and remove the breast pump from your breast.
Do not continue pumping for more than five minutes at a time if you do not succeed in expressing any milk. Try to express at another time during the day.
If the process becomes very uncomfortable or painful, stop using the pump and consult your healthcare professional.
Only use accessories and parts recommended by Philips Avent.
No modification of the breast pump is allowed.

Warning: If you are infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Hepatitis B or C, using the breast pump will not reduce or remove the risk of transmitting the virus to your baby through breast milk.

Caution

Caution to prevent damage to and malfunctioning of the breast pump:

Keep the parts away from heated surfaces to avoid deformation of these parts.

Preparing for use

Disassemble, clean and disinfect all parts before you use the breast pump for the first time and after every use.

Caution: Be careful when you remove and clean the white valve. Do not insert objects into the white valve, as this may cause damage.

Cleaning and disinfecting

Disinfecting is especially important if your baby is less than 3 months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system due to illness or medical treatment. To ensure hygiene, perform the disinfecting step at least once a day.

Step 1: Disassembling
Disassemble the breast pump and bottle completely. Also remove the white valve from the pump body and the stem from the silicone diaphragm.

Step 2: Cleaning
The parts can be cleaned manually or in the dishwasher.

Step 2A: Manual cleaning
Supplies needed:

Mild dishwashing liquid
Drinking-quality water
Soft, clean brush used only for infant feeding items
Clean tea towel or drying rack
Clean bowl used only for infant feeding items

Rinse all parts under a running tap with lukewarm water. Do not place the parts in a sink to rinse.
Place all parts in a clean bowl.
Add warm water and some mild dishwashing liquid.
Clean all parts with a cleaning brush.
Thoroughly rinse all parts under a running tap with cold clear water by holding them.
Clean the bowl and the brush. Rinse them well and allow them to air-dry after each use. Wash them by hand or in a dishwasher at least every few days.
Leave all parts to air-dry on a clean, unused tea towel or drying rack inan area protected from dirt and dust. Do not use a tea towel to rub or to pat the items dry.

Step 2B: Cleaning in the dishwasher
Supplies needed:

Mild dishwashing liquid or a dishwashing tablet
Drinking-quality water

Note: Food colorings may discolor parts.

Place all parts on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Put dishwashing liquid or a tablet in the machine. Run a standard program using hot water and a heated drying cycle (or sanitizing setting).
Remove the parts from dishwasher with clean hands. If items are not completely dry, place items on a clean, unused tea towel or paper towel to air-dry thoroughly before storing. Do not use a tea towel to rub or pat the items dry.

Step 3: Disinfecting
Supplies needed:

A household pot
Drinking-quality water

Caution: During disinfection with boiling water, prevent the bottle or other parts from touching the side of the pot. This can cause irreversible product deformation or damage that Philips cannot be held liable for.

Fill a household pot with enough water to cover all parts and place all parts in the pot. Let the water boil for 5 minutes. Make sure the parts do not touch the side of the pot.
Allow the water to cool down.
Gently remove the parts from the water. Place the parts on a clean surface, clean, unused tea towel or drying rack to air-dry.
Store the dry items safely until needed. Ensure the clean pump parts, bottle brushes and wash bowls have air-dried thoroughly before storing. Items must be completely dry to help prevent germs and mold from growing. Store the dry items in a clean, protected area.

Assembling the breast pump

Make sure you have cleaned and disinfected the parts of the breast pump that come into contact with milk.

Warning: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you touch breast pump parts and breasts to prevent contamination. Avoid touching the inside of containers or lids.

Warning: Be careful, when you have disinfected the breast pump parts by boiling them, they can be very hot. To prevent burns, only start assembling the breast pump when disinfected parts have cooled down.

Check the breast pump kit parts for wear or damage before use and replace them if necessary.

Note: Correct placement of the cushion and the silicone diaphragm is essential for the breast pump to form a proper vacuum.

Insert the white valve into the pump body from underneath. Push the valve in as far as possible (Fig. 2).
Screw the pump body clockwise onto the bottle until it is securely fixed **(Fig. 3).

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Push the stem into the silicone diaphragm fully to the end (Fig. 4).
Insert the silicone diaphragm into the pump body from above. Make sure it fits securely around the rim by pressing down with your fingers to ensure a perfect seal (Fig. 5).
Attach the handle onto the diaphragm with stem by hooking the hole in the handle over the end of the stem. Push down the handle onto the pump body until it clicks into place (Fig. 6).
Place the cushion into the pump body (Fig. 7) and make sure that the rim covers the pump body. Push the inner part of the cushion into the funnel. Make sure that you push the cushion inwards completely, up to the line indicated with an arrow on the pump body **(Fig. 8).

Assembly Instruction
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Note: Place the cushion cover over the cushion to keep the breast pump clean while you prepare for expressing.

Using the breast pump

Warning: Always use the breast pump with the cushion.

Note: Contact your healthcare professional in case of questions or if you experience side effects.

Operating the breast pump

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and make sure that your breast is clean.
Press the assembled pump body against your breast. Make sure that your nipple is centered, so that the cushion creates an airtight seal.
Gently start to press down the handle until you feel the suction on your breast (Fig. 9). Then allow the handle to return to its resting position. Repeat this step rapidly 5 or 6 times to initiate the ‘let-down’ reflex.

Note: You do not have to press down the handle fully. Press it down as much as is comfortable for you. Your milk will soon start flowing, even though you are not using all the suction the pump can generate.

When the milk starts flowing, adopt a slower rhythm by pressing down the handle and keeping it pressed down for a moment before you let it return to its resting position. Continue with this rhythm while your milk is flowing. If your hand becomes tired, try to use the other hand or pump from the other breast.
Note: Do not worry if your milk does not flow immediately. Relax and continue pumping. Repositioning the breast pump on your breast from time to time can help stimulate milk flow.
Continue pumping until you feel your breast is empty.
When you have finished expressing, carefully remove the breast pump from your breast and unscrew the bottle from the pump body. Clean the other used parts of the breast pump (see ‚Cleaning and disinfecting‘).

After use

Warning: Only store breast milk collected with a clean and disinfected pump.

Warning: Refrigerate or freeze expressed breast milk immediately, label with date and time, or keep it at a room temperature of up to 77 °F (25 °C) for a maximum of 4 hours before you feed your baby.

To store the breast milk: close the bottle with the sealing disc and the screw ring (Fig. 10).
To prepare the bottle for feeding your baby: place a feeding nipple in a screw ring and screw the assembled screw ring onto the bottle. Seal the feeding nipple with the bottle cap (Fig. 11).
Disassemble and clean all parts that have been in contact with breast milk as soon as possible after pumping (see ‚Cleaning and disinfecting‘).

Note: For safe use of bottles, please read the separately provided user manual.

Instructions for storing breast milk

Write the date on the storage container. Include your child‘s name if you are giving the milk to a child care provider.
Gently swirl the container to mix the cream part of the breast milk that may rise to the top back into the rest of the milk. Do not shake the milk. This can make some of the milk’s valuable parts break down.
Refrigerate or chill milk right after it is pumped, if possible. You can put it in the refrigerator, place it in a cooler or insulated cooler pack, or freeze it in small (2 to 4 ounce) batches for later feedings. Pumped milk at room temperature is fine without being refrigerated for up to 4 hours after pumping.

Below you find guidelines for storing breast milk:

Type of breast milk

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Storage location and temperatures

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Countertop 77 °F (25 °C) or colder (room temperature)| Refrigerator 40 °F (4 °C)| Freezer 0 °F (-18 °C) or colder
Freshly expressed or pumped| Up to 4 hours| Up to 4 days| Within 6 months is bestUp to 12 months is acceptable
Thawed, previously frozen| 1–2 hours| Up to 1 day (24 hours)| NEVER refreeze human milk after it has been thawed
Leftover from a feeding (baby did not finish the bottle)| Use within 2 hours after the baby is finished feeding

Source:
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm

Warning: Never refreeze thawed breast milk to avoid a decrease in milk quality.

Warning: Never add fresh breast milk to frozen breast milk to avoid a decrease in milk quality and unintended thawing of the frozen milk.

Instructions for safe thawing and heating of breast milk

If you use frozen breast milk, let it defrost completely before you heat it.
Always thaw the oldest breast milk first. Remember first in, first out. Over time, the quality of breast milk can decrease.
There are several ways to thaw your breast milk:
In the refrigerator overnight.
Set in a container of warm or lukewarm water.
Under lukewarm running water.

Warning: Never thaw or heat breast milk in a microwave. Microwaving can destroy nutrients in breast milk and create hot spots, which can burn a baby’s mouth.

Use breast milk within 24 hours of thawing in the refrigerator (this means from the time it is no longer frozen or completely thawed, not from the time when you took it out of the freezer).
Once breast milk is brought to room temperature or warmed after storing in the refrigerator or freezer, it should be used within 2 hours.
Never refreeze breast milk once it has been thawed.
Heat the bottle with defrosted or refrigerated breast milk in a bowl of hot water or in a bottle warmer. Remove the screw ring and sealing disc from the bottle.
Always stir heated breast milk to ensure even heat distribution and test the temperature before serving.

Note: For more information about the breast pump and tips for expressing milk, visit www.philips.com/avent.

Storage

Keep the breast pump out of direct sunlight as prolonged exposure may cause discoloration. Store the breast pump and its accessories in a safe, clean and dry place.

Compatibility

The Philips Avent manual breast pump is compatible with all baby bottles in the Philips Avent Natural range and Philips Avent storage cups with an adapter for cup. We do not recommend using the Philips Avent Natural glass bottles with the breast pump.

Technical information

Operating conditions:
- Temperature 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)
- Relative humidity 15 to 90 % (non-condensing)
- Pressure 700–1060 hPa (<3000 m/9842 ft. altitude)
Storage and transportation conditions:
- Temperature -13 °F to 158 °F (-25 °C to 70 °C)
- Relative humidity up to 90 % (non-condensing)
Materials: polypropylene, silicone
Service life: 500,000 pump cycles

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the manual breast pump. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Problem

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Solution

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I experience pain when I use the breast pump.|

Make sure that your nipple is placed in the center of the cushion.
Press the handle down to a vacuum level that is comfortable for you.
If the pain persists, stop using the breast pump and consult your healthcare professional.

I do not feel any suction.|

Make sure you have assembled the breast pump correctly (see ‘Assembling the breast pump’).
Make sure that the breast pump is positioned correctly on the breast to allow a seal between breast pump and breast.

The breast pump is damaged.| In case of regular use, some light scratching is normal and does not cause problems. However, if a part of the breast pump is badly scratched or cracked, stop using the breast pump and contact the Philips Consumer Care Center or visit www.philips.com/support to obtain a replacement part.

Undesirable side effects

When using the breast pump, the below undesirable side effects may occur. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist.

Undesirable side effect

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Description

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Pain sensation| Pain felt on the breast or nipple, or felt as a response to the suction being above a comfortable level.
Sore nipples| Persistent pain in the nipples at the beginning of the pumping session, or that lasts throughout the entire pumping session, or pain between sessions.
Erythema (redness)| Redness of the skin of the breast.
Bruise| A reddish-purple discoloration that does not fade when pressed. When a bruise fades, it may become green and brown.
Thrombus| Thrombus can result into tenderness, pain, redness, swelling and/or heat.
Injured tissue on nipple (nipple trauma)|

Fissures or cracked nipples.
Skin tissue peeling off the nipple. Normally occurs in combination with cracked nipples and/or blisters.
Nipple tear.
Blister. Looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin.
Bleeding. Cracked or torn nipples can lead to bleeding of the affected area.

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.

Symbol

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Explanation

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| Indicates to follow the instructions for use.1

| Indicates important information such as warnings and cautions.2

| Indicates usage tips, additional information or a note.3

| Indicates the manufacturer. 4

| Indicates the manufacturing date.5

| Indicates manufacturer’s catalog number of the breast pump.6
| Indicates the batch number of the medical device.7

| Indicates the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).8

| Indicates that the material used in the product is safe for food contact.9

ISO 15223-1, Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied, Part 1: General requirements, Clause 5.4.3 Consult instructions for use
ISO 15223-1, Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied, Part 1: General requirements, Clause 5.4.4 Caution
This symbol is not contained in a standard that is recognized by the FDA
ISO 15223-1, Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied, Part 1: General requirements, Clause 5.1.1 Manufacturer
ISO 15223-1, Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied, Part 1: General requirements, Clause 5.1.3 Date of manufacture
ISO 15223-1, Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied, Part 1: General requirements, Clause 5.1.6 Catalogue number
ISO 15223-1, Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied, Part 1: General requirements, Clause 5.1.5 Batch Code
The FSC trademarks enable consumers to choose products that support forest conservation, offer social benefits, and enable the market to provide an incentive for better forest management
This symbol is not contained in a standard that is recognized by the FDA