PHILIPS SCF157/02 Comfort Breast Shells User Manual

SCF157/02 Comfort Breast Shells
User Manual

Introduction

The Philips Avent Comfort Breast Shells include:

• Ventilated breast shells with holes (Fig. A) – 2 pcs
• Non-ventilated breast shells without holes (Fig. B) – 2 pcs
• With a flat area for stability (Fig. C) and a pouring spout (Fig. D)
• Backing cushions – 2 pcs

Intended use and indications for use

The Philips Avent Comfort Breast Shells are intended to be worn inside the bra by lactating women during breastfeeding or expressing:
to protect sore or cracked nipples and to help relieve engorgement (ventilated breast shells); to collect breast milk for later use (nonventilated breast shells). The product is intended for a single user.

Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before you use the product and save it for future reference.
Contraindications – There are no contraindications.
Undesirable side effects – When using the product, undesirable side effects that may occur are erythema, dermatitis, thrush, cracked or sore nipples, hard or plugged milk ducts, infection, too little milk or too much milk. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist.

Warnings to avoid swallowing small parts and suffocation:

• Always keep this product under adult supervision.
• Keep all parts not in use out of the reach of children.
• Do not allow children to play with small parts or packaging materials.

Warning to prevent transmitting infectious diseases:

• If you are a mother who is infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), expressing breast milk will not reduce or remove the risk of transmitting the virus to your baby through your breast milk.

Other warnings:

• Inspect carefully before each use. If the Comfort Breast Shells appear damaged, stop using them and throw them away.
• Do not use the product longer than 40 minutes in order to prevent too high pressure on milk ducts.
• If you have concerns when using the Comfort Breast Shells (other than a product issue), please consult a healthcare professional or breastfeeding specialist.

Cleaning and disinfection
Step 1. Cleaning 

Warning: Clean and disinfect all parts before first use and after each use, to ensure hygiene and to prevent contamination.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents when you clean the breast shells, as this may cause damage to the product. 

1. Separate the breast shells and the backing cushions.
2. Clean the parts in warm, soapy water and rinse under the tap.
3. When cleaning in the dishwasher, place the parts on the top rack.
4. Leave to dry on a clean surface.

Step 2. Disinfection (after cleaning)
The breast shells are suitable for disinfection by boiling in water.

Warning: Be careful, the parts may be hot after disinfection.
To prevent burns, only use after cooling down.

1. When boiling in water, boil the parts in a household pot for 5 minutes.
   Caution: Prevent the parts from touching the sides of the pot during disinfection with boiling water.

2. Leave to dry on a clean surface.

Using the Comfort Breast Shells

Warning: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you touch non-ventilated breast shells and backing cushions to prevent contamination.

To protect sore or cracked nipples and to relieve engorgement: Attach the backing cushions to the ventilated shells and slip them inside your bra. The ventilation holes in the breast shells must point upwards. The soft cushions will mold comfortably to the shape of your breasts and the domed shells will protect your sore or cracked nipples from chafing. The ventilation holes allow the air to circulate. To relieve engorgement, the breast shells with backing cushions exert gentle pressure around the areola and may induce slow leaking of milk.
To collect breast milk for later use: Attach the backing cushions to the non-ventilated breast shells (see the image on the front page of this user manual). While you are breastfeeding or expressing from one side, slip an assembled breast shell inside your bra on the other side to collect any leaking milk.
Storage of breast milk

Warning: Only breast milk collected during breastfeeding or expression should be stored for later use. Breast milk collected over a longer period may become contaminated.

To empty the breast shell, carefully remove the backing cushion and pour the breast milk into a sterilized container. Place in a refrigerator or freezer as soon as possible.
Breast milk can be stored up to 4 days in a refrigerator or up to 6 months in a freezer.
Storage of the product – Store in a cool, dry place.
Disposal of the product – According to local regulations.
Support
Visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country.

Technical information

• Materials: ventilated and non-ventilated breast shells
• polypropylene (PP); backing cushions – liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
• Operating temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
• Service life: 3 months

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. This symbol indicates:

• to follow the instructions for use (Fig. 1).
• important information such as warnings and cautions (Fig. 2).
• the manufacturer (Fig. 3).
• the catalog number (Fig. 4).
• the batch number of the medical product (Fig. 5).
• Forest Stewardship Council (Fig. 6).

Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V.
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9206 AD, Drachten
The Netherlands ****

Manufactured for / fabriqué pour :
Philips Personal Health
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P.O. Box 10313
Stamford, CT 06904
United States of America

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3000.053.0124.2 (2021-05-26)

References

• Baby Care Products, Accessories & Baby Essentials | Share the Care
• Support Home | Philips

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