The Philips Avent Single/Double Electric Breast Pump Premium Plus is a medical device designed to express and collect milk from the breast of a lactating woman, and to alleviate symptoms of engorgement. It is intended for single-user, repeated use in an everyday environment.
Function Description:
The breast pump operates in two modes:
- Stimulation Mode: This mode stimulates the breast to initiate milk flow. After 90 seconds, the device automatically switches to expression mode.
- Expression Mode: This mode efficiently removes milk once flow has started.
The device features a soft silicone cushion that stimulates the nipple with gentle massaging movements, promoting comfortable and effective milk expression. The combination of suction and nipple stimulation triggers fast milk flow. Its no-lean-forward design allows users to sit in a relaxed, upright position during expression.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Motor Unit:
- Rated Input: 5 V d.c. / 1.1 A (single electric), 5 V d.c. / 1.8 A (double electric)
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 145 mm x 95 mm x 45 mm
- Net Weight: 230 g (single electric), 310 g (double electric)
- Materials: ABS, silicone
- Ingress Protection: IP22 (motor unit)
- Battery: Rechargeable 3.6 V 2600 mAh (non-replaceable). Fully charging takes up to 4 hours.
- Power Port: Micro-USB.
- Mains Adapter:
- Rated Input: External mains adapter 100-240 V a.c., 50/60 Hz, 400 mA
- Rated Output: 5 V d.c. / 1.1 A (single electric), 5 V d.c. / 1.8 A (double electric)
- Adapter Type Number: S009AHz050yyyy (output current from 0100 to 0180 mA, increments of 100 mA; 'z' denotes plug type).
- Ingress Protection: IP20 (adapter)
- Vacuum Level:
- Stimulation: -60 to -200 mbar (-45 to -150 mmHg)
- Expression: -60 to -360 mbar (-45 to -270 mmHg)
- Adjustable in steps of 20 mbar
- Features intermittent vacuum.
- Cycle Speed:
- Stimulation: 105-120 cycles/min (depending on vacuum level)
- Expression: 53-85 cycles/min (depending on vacuum level)
- Operating Conditions:
- Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
- Relative Humidity: 15 to 90 % (non-condensing)
- Pressure: 700-1060 hPa (<3000 m altitude)
- Storage and Transportation Conditions:
- Temperature: -20 °C to 45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F)
- Relative Humidity: up to 90 % (non-condensing)
- Service Life: 500 hours.
- Mode of Operation:
- Single Electric: Continuous operation
- Double Electric: Non-continuous operation (55 min on, 180 min off at 22 °C (72 °F) - duty cycle 23 %; 20 min on, 90 min off at 40 °C (104 °F) - duty cycle 18 %)
- Device Classification: Class II ME equipment, Type BF applied part, specified as medical electrical system according to IEC 60601-1.
- Compatibility: Compatible with Philips Avent Natural range baby bottles and Philips Avent Storage cups with adapter. Not recommended for use with Philips Avent Natural Glass bottles.
Usage Features:
- Cordless Operation: The breast pump can be used cordless when sufficiently charged.
- LED Display: Shows running time in minutes, selected suction level, battery indicator lights, and mode icons (stimulation/expression).
- Controls: On/off button with pause/play function, mode selection button, 'level down' button, 'level up' button.
- Cushion Size: One size, made of flexible silicone, fitting nipple sizes up to 30 mm/1.18 in.
- Double Pump Functionality: Can be used as a single breast pump by connecting only one tube to the motor unit.
- Engorgement Relief: Can be used to alleviate symptoms of breast engorgement by frequent milk extraction and complete emptying of breasts, using a lower vacuum level to minimize stretching of breast tissue.
- Bottle Feeding: Includes Philips Avent Natural bottle components (bottle cap, screw ring, teat, sealing disc, bottle) for direct feeding or storage. Teats are numbered to indicate flow rate.
- Breast Milk Storage Guidelines: Provides temperature and duration guidelines for storing breast milk in room temperature, refrigerator, and freezer.
- Heating Breast Milk: Instructions for warming breast milk using hot water or a bottle warmer, with a warning against microwave use due to potential nutrient destruction and localized high temperatures.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning and Disinfecting: All parts that come into contact with breast milk must be disassembled, cleaned, and disinfected before first use and after every use. Manual and dishwasher cleaning instructions are provided.
- Manual Cleaning: Rinse under lukewarm water, soak in warm water with mild dishwashing liquid for 5 minutes, clean with a brush, rinse under cold water, and air-dry.
- Dishwasher Cleaning: Place all parts on the top rack, use dishwashing liquid or tablet, and run a standard program. Air-dry.
- Disinfection (Boiling Water): Fill a pot with enough water to cover all parts, boil for 5 minutes, allow to cool, remove parts, and air-dry.
- Non-Milk Contact Parts: Motor unit, adapter, and silicone tubes should be wiped with a clean, damp cloth with water and mild detergent when needed.
- Battery Removal Instructions: Detailed steps are provided for safe removal of the non-replaceable rechargeable battery for disposal at the end of the product's life, emphasizing safety precautions and proper disposal at local collection points.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A comprehensive section addressing common problems like pain during use, no suction, device not switching on, or long charging times, with solutions and recommendations to contact customer care if issues persist.
- Warranty and Support: Philips Avent offers a 2-year worldwide guarantee, with support available via www.philips.com/support.