Medela MED130 Swing Flex Swing Maxi Flex Instructions

Medela MED130 Swing Flex Swing Maxi Flex

Specifications

• Product Name: Swing Flex™ and Swing Maxi Flex™
• Model: Swing Flex and Swing Maxi Flex
• Power Options: Mains operation, Battery operation
• Cleaning: Disassemble, Wash, Sanitise, Cleaning tubing, Cleaning the motor unit
• Expression: Can be used with the Easy Expression Bustier
• Storage: Storing breast milk, Freezing breast milk, Thawing breast milk
• Warranty: Refer to warranty information in the manual

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information
Before using the breast pump, carefully read and follow all safety instructions provided in the manual to prevent injury or damage.

Cleaning
To maintain hygiene, follow these steps for cleaning:

• Cleaning Overview: Follow the detailed cleaning instructions in the manual.
• Disassemble: Ensure to disassemble the components as instructed for thorough cleaning.
• Wash: Use mild soap and warm water to wash all parts of the breast pump.
• Sanitise: Sanitise the components using a suitable method recommended in the manual.
• Cleaning Tubing: Clean the tubing regularly to prevent blockages or contamination.
• Cleaning the Motor Unit: Wipe the motor unit with a damp cloth following the guidelines provided.

Preparing for Pumping
Prior to pumping, ensure you are familiar with both mains and battery operation methods. Assemble the pump set correctly before use.

Expression
If using the breast pump with the Easy Expression Bustier, make sure it is worn properly to facilitate hands-free pumping.

Storing and Thawing Breast Milk
Follow these steps for proper storage, freezing, and thawing of breast milk as outlined in the manual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How often should I clean my breast pump?
  A: It is recommended to clean your breast pump after each use following the cleaning instructions provided in the manual.

• Q: Can I use this breast pump with other breast pump accessories?
  A: For safety and optimal performance, it is advised to use only compatible accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

Thank you for choosing the Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex breast pump. Breast milk is the natural choice for your baby, but there are reasons and situations where breastfeeding is not possible.
For over 50 years, it has been Medela’s conviction that these mothers and babies can be supported. In close cooperation with breastfeeding experts, Medela, one of the market leaders, has researched and developed breast pumps that perfectly meet breastfeeding mother’s needs.
For mothers who insist on the best for their babies and themselves. Because you care.

Intended use / Population – Contraindication

• The intended use and indications of breast pumps
  Breast pumps are intended to be used by lactating women in the hospital or home environment for expressing breast milk. Breast pumps are indicated to alleviate the symptoms of engorgement by expressing milk. In case of mastitis breast pumps support the healing process by removing breast milk from the affected breast. Breast pumps are indicated to relieve sore and cracked nipples and to bring out flat or inverted nipples. Also breast pumps enable mothers to provide breast milk for babies who cannot feed directly at the breast for a variety of reasons such as latch-on problems, cleft palate or premature babies.

• Intended patient population/user
  Adolescent paediatric or adult lactating women. Many women find it convenient, or even necessary, to use a breast pump to express and store their breast milk once they have returned to work, are travelling or are otherwise separated from their baby. Women are often delighted to learn that a breast pump can be used as a supplement to breastfeeding and that some pumps are designed to mimic the suckling of a nursing baby.

• Contraindications
  There are no known contraindications for the Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex breast pump.

Meaning of symbols

The warning symbol identifies all instructions that are important for safety. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to injury or damage to the breast pump! When used in conjunction with the following words, the warning symbol stands for:

Symbols on the packaging

Symbols on the device

Symbols on the mains adapter

Important safety information

Failure to follow these instructions/safety information can lead to danger from the device. Subject to technical changes.

Device

• Danger of electrocution! Keep the device dry! Never immerse in water or other liquids!
• Do not expose the motor unit to direct sunlight
• The operating life of the Swing Flex breast pump is 275 hours.
• The operating life of the Swing Maxi Flex breast pump is 250 hours. The service life is two years. 
• The Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex breast pump is not heat-resistant: Keep away from radiators and open flames.
• Never use a damaged device. Replace damaged or worn parts.
• Repairs must be performed only by an authorised service agency. Do not repair yourself! No modifications to the device are permitted.

Electrical use

• Separation from the mains is only assured through the disconnection of the mains adapter from the wall socket outlet.
• Do not reach for any electrical device if it has fallen into water. Unplug immediately. 
• Keep the mains adapter away from heated surfaces.
• The breast pump should never be left unattended when plugged into a power source.

Use

• Use the Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex breast pump only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Do not use the Swing Flex /Swing Maxi Flex breast pump while bathing or showering.
• Do not use the Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex breast pump while sleeping or overly drowsy.
• This is a single user product. Use by more than one person may present a health risk.
• Never operate an electrical device if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
• Do not drive whilst hands-free pumping.
• Supervision is necessary when the Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex breast pump is used in the vicinity of children.
• Contact your lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist if you experience problems or pain.
• Portable and mobile radio frequency communications equipment can affect the Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex breast pump.

Product description Swing Flex

Swing Flex – single electric 2-Phase breast pump Spare parts and accessories available for order can be found in chapter 12.

Product description Swing Maxi Flex

Swing Maxi Flex – double electric 2-Phase breast pump

Cleaning

Cleaning overview
Washing and sanitising are two different activities. They must be done separately to protect you, your baby and the performance of your breast pump.
Wash – To clean the surfaces of the parts by physically removing contamination. Sanitise – To kill living organisms, such as bacteria or viruses, that may be present on the surfaces of the parts.

Disassemble

• Remove and dispose the protective cover* from the breast shield before first use.
• Disassemble the pump set into its individual parts (breast shield, connector, membrane, milk bottle).
• Open back cap of the connector by squeezing both flaps.
• Check all parts for damage.
• Replace damaged or worn parts.

Caution

• Do not spray or pour liquid directly onto the pump.
• Only use drinking-quality water for cleaning.
• Take apart and wash all parts that come in contact with the breast and breast milk immediately after use to avoid drying up of milk residues and to prevent growth of bacteria.
• Do not clean the tubing with Quick Clean bags in the microwave.
• Unplug the breast pump before cleaning the motor unit.

Note

• The pump set requires no maintenance.
• Take care not to damage parts of the pump set during cleaning.
• Do not use the breast milk if bottles or components become damaged.

6.3 Wash
Before first use and after each use

Sink

1.   Rinse all parts with cold, clear drinking-quality water (approx. 20 °C).
2. Clean these parts with plenty of warm, soapy water (approx. 30 °C). Use a commercially available washing-up liquid, preferably without artificial fragrances and colouring (pH neutral).
3. Rinse the parts with cold, clear drinking-quality     water     for 10 –15 seconds (approx. 20 °C). Dry after washing.

OR

Dishwasher
Place all parts, except for the tubing, on the top rack or in the cutlery section. Use a commercially available dishwashing detergent. Dry after washing.
6.4 Sanitise
Before first use and once per day

Stovetop

Cover all parts, except the tubing, with water and boil at least for 5 minutes. Dry after sanitising.

OR

Microwave
Use Quick Clean* bags in the microwave in accordance with the instructions. Dry after sanitising.

* Accessories available for order: see chapter 12. For more information, visit www.medela.com.

Drying
Dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean cloth. Put the clean parts in a clean storage bag or a clean environment. Do not store parts in an airtight container/bag if moist. It is important that all residual moisture dries.

Cleaning tubing

• No visible residues No cleaning needed.
• With visible residues
  1. Rinse tubing in cool water
  2. Wash tubing in warm, soapy water
  3. Rinse tubing with clear water
  4. Shake out water droplets
  5. Hang to air dry
• Do not sanitise the tubing.

Note

• If the individual components of the pump set are cleaned in a dishwasher, parts may be discoloured by food pigments. This has no impact on
  the function.

• The membrane at the connector prevents the milk from flowing into the tubing, however, inspect the tubing after each pumping session for visible residues. If there are visible residues in the tubing, follow the instructions in chapter 6.5.

Cleaning the motor unit

• To clean the motor unit, wipe the housing with a clean, damp (not wet) cloth. You may use drinking-quality water and a basic washing-up liquid or a non-abrasive detergent.
• Additionally you may use an alcohol-based disinfecting agent.

Preparing for pumping

Warning

• Mains operation:
  Follow the exact order of the steps.

• Only use the mains adapter supplied with the Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex.

• Make sure the voltage of the mains adapter is compatible with the power source.

Info

• You can operate the Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex breast pump via battery or mains.

• Battery operation:
  The batteries do not need to be removed when the mains adapter is used for pumping.

• Regularly check the condition of the batteries in the motor unit.

• If Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex will remain unused for a longer period of time, remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

• Batteries last for 4 – 6 pumping sessions (approx. 1 ½ hours pumping time).

Mains operation

Plug the mains adapter cord into the motor unit.

Battery operation

• Open the battery compartment on the back in the direction of the arrow.
• Plug the mains adapter into the mains socket. The motor unit is now ready for operation.
• Insert four AA Mignon LR6 batteries for Swing Flex . Insert six AAA Micro 1.5 V batteries for Swing Maxi Flex.
• Close the battery compartment. The pump is ready for operation via battery.

Caution

• Wash hands thoroughly (at least one minute) with soap and water before touching the breast and pump parts. Dry your hands with a fresh towel or a single-use paper towel.
• Also, bottles and component parts may become damaged if mishandled, e. g. dropped, over-tightened, or knocked over.
• Take appropriate care in handling bottles and componets.

Note

• Use Medela original accessories only.
• Hold the tubing by the connecting piece while attaching and detaching it.
• All components must be completely dry before use.

Info
Carry out all the steps with care and assemble the pump set correctly. Otherwise a good vacuum may not be achieved.

Assembling the pump set

• Check pump set components for wear or damage before use and replace if necessary.
• Make sure parts are cleaned according to chapter 6 before assembling the pump set. Carefully place the membrane into the connector with the flap into the opening of the connector. Make sure that the membrane forms a seal around the edge of the connector.
• Close the lid of the connector until it audibly clicks.
• Insert the breast shield onto the connector.
• Insert the tubing into the corresponding opening in the lid of the connector.
• Insert the other end of the tubing into the motor unit.

Expression

Caution

• Step 2 (chapters 8.1, 8.2, 8.3):
• The product comes with two different breast shield sizes 21 mm and 24 mm.
• Answer the following questions to find out whether the available breast shield sizes fit:
• Does your nipple rub the tunnel sides to the point of causing discomfort?
• Do you see excessive areola being pulled into the tunnel?
• Do you see any redness?
• Is your nipple or areola turning white?
• Do you feel unexpressed milk after breast milk pumping?

If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, consider trying a new size by following the measuring instructions at www.medela.com.
If you are still unsure that you selected the right breast shield size, contact your lactation consultant or breast- feeding specialist.
See brochure “Choosing your Medela breast shield size”.

Note
Step 3 (chapters 8.1, 8.2, 8.3): Do not hold the pump set by the bottle. This can lead to blockage of the milk ducts and engorgement.

• Swing Flex – Preparing for single pumping The oval breast shield can be rotated (360°) and placed in the desired position to have the most comfortable fit for you.
• Swing Maxi Flex – Preparing for single pumping
  • Insert the unused short tubing into the tubing holder.
  • Place the breast shield on your breast so that your nipple is properly centred in the tunnel.
  • Hold the breast shield onto your breast with your thumb and index finger.
  • Support your breast with the palm of your hand.
  • Place the breast shield of one bottle on the first breast so that the nipple is properly centred in the tunnel.
  • Hold the breast shield onto your breast with your thumb and index finger.
  • Support your breast with the palm of your hand.

Caution

• Step 2 (chapter 8.3):
• Wash hands thoroughly (at least one minute) with soap and water before touching the breast, the clean pump parts and clean pump set. Dry your hands with a fresh towel or a single-use paper towel.
• Do not hold the pump set by the bottle. This can lead to blockage of the milk ducts and engorgement.

Info
Double pumping saves time and increases the energy content of the milk.

Swing Maxi Flex – Preparing for double pumping

• The oval breast shield can be rotated (360°) and placed in the desired position to have the most comfortable fit for you.
• Place the breast shield on your breast so that your nipple is properly centred in the tunnel.
• Hold the breast shield onto your breast with your thumb and index finger.
• Support your breast with the palm of your hand.
• Place the second breast shield on your breast so that your nipple is properly centred in the tunnel.

Note
Easy Expression Bustier must be purchased seperately. More information on www.medela.com

Swing Maxi Flex – Preparing for hands-free expression with the Easy Expression Bustier

• Put on the Easy Expression Bustier and close it using the hook on top.
• Connect the assembled pump set to the breast shields.
• Leave the zip open slightly.
• Place the breast shield on your breast under the bustier such that your nipple is centred in the tunnel of the breast shield.

Caution
Contact your your lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist if you can express only minimal or no milk, or if expression is painful.

Note

• Always disconnect the Swing Flex /Swing Maxi Flex from the power source after expression.
• Only fill the bottle to the 150 ml mark.

Info

• Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex switches off automatically if it has been running for 30 minutes with no interaction.
• Do not kink the tubing during expression.

The following table shows the different LED status:

Pumping

• The stimulation phase lasts a maximum of two minutes. The stimulation phase will then automatically change to the expression phase.

• Use the bottle stand to prevent the bottle from tipping over.
• Close the bottle with a lid.
• Follow the instructions in chapter 9 “Storing and thawing breast milk”.

Storing and thawing breast milk

Storage

Storage guidelines for freshly expressed breast milk (for healthy term babies)

Room temperature 16 to 25 °C (60 to 77 °F)| Refrigerator 4 °C (39 °F) or colder| Freezer –18 °C (0 °F ) or colder| Breast milk thawed in the refrigerator
Up to 4 hours is best| Up to 3 days is best Up to 5 days for milk expressed under very clean conditions| Up to 6 months is best| At room temperature: Up to 2 hours
Up to 6 hours for milk expressed under very clean conditions| *Up to 9 months for milk expressed under very clean conditions| Refrigerator: Up to 24 hours Do not refreeze!

* Guidelines for expressing milk under very clean conditions:

• Before expressing breast milk, mothers should wash their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. The pump parts, bottles and pumping area must be clean.
• Breasts and nipples do not need to be washed before pumping.
• These guidelines for storage and thawing of breast milk are a recommendation. Contact your lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist for further information.
• Store breast milk in the coldest spot of the refrigerator (at the back of the glass shelf above the vegetable compartment).

Freezing

• Freeze expressed breast milk in plastic bottles or milk storage bags. Do not fill the bottles or bags more than 3/4 full to allow space for possible expansion.
• Label the bottles or bags with the date and volume of expression.
• Plastic bottles and component parts become brittle when frozen and may break when dropped.
• Do not use the breast milk if bottles or components become damaged.

Thawing

Caution
Do not thaw or warm breast milk in a microwave or a pan of boiling water. This helps preserve important components and prevents burns.

• To preserve breast milk components, thaw the milk overnight in the refrigerator. Alternatively, hold the bottle or bag under warm water (max. 37 °C / 98.6 °F).
• Gently swirl the bottle or bag to mix any fat that has separated. Avoid shaking or stirring the milk.

Troubleshooting

Check the position of the batteries in the battery compartment.
If there is low or no suction| Verify the membrane is clean and not damaged.
Ensure the membrane is attached correctly to the connector.
Check all connections.
Check the ends of the tubing fit securely into the back of the connector and into the port on the breast pump.
Do not kink the tubing during expression.
Ensure the breast shield forms a complete seal around the breast.
If condensation appears in the tubing| Clean the tubing as described in chapter 7.5. Shake out any water drops.
The pump becomes wet|

• Unplug the mains adapter from the socket. Switch off the pump.
• Do not place the pump upside down. Control panel must point upwards.
• Store the pump in a dry, warm place for 24 hours.

Note:

• Do not expose the pump to direct sunlight.
• Do not accelerate the drying process by use of heat.

Warranty / Disposal

• Warranty
  The “International Warranty” brochure contains detailed warranty information.

• Disposal This is a single user product. Use by more than one person may present a health risk. The unit is made of metals and plastics and should be disposed of in accordance with the European directives 2011/65/EU and 2012/19/EU. Additional, local guidelines must also be observed. Please take care that you dispose of the unit and its accessories in accordance with your local disposal guidelines.

Spare parts and Accessories

The following accessories for Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex are available from Medela distribution partners by specifying the product number.

Sales articles Swing Flex / Swing Maxi Flex

Spare parts Swing Flex

Spare parts Swing Maxi Flex

Other Medela products are available at www.medela.com

• If the result of expression is unsatisfactory or expression is painful, contact your lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist. A different size of breast shield may help make expression more comfortable and successful.

EMC / Technical description

• Swing Flex and Swing Maxi Flex are EMC-tested in conformity with the requirements of IEC 60601-1-2:2007 3rd Edition and IEC 60601-1-2:2014 4th Edition according
  to clause 7 and 8.9.

• Warning – The electric breast pumps Swing Flex and Swing Maxi Flex should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the electric breast pumps Swing Flex and Swing Maxi Flex should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used. Wireless communications equipment such as wireless home network devices, mobile phones, cordless telephones and their base stations, walkie-talkies can affect the electric breast pumps Swing Flex and Swing Maxi Flex and should be kept at least a distance 30 cm away from the equipment.

Technical specifications

Swing Flex

Swing Maxi Flex

References

• Breastfeeding & Pumping
• Breastfeeding & Pumping
• Breastfeeding & Pumping
• Breastfeeding & Pumping

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