Patricia,

1) I have seen numerous 'properly sealed' bottles leak. (also if a mom is
using milk storage bags they may get punctured)

2) Who knows what kind of particulates (spores, pollens, etc.) may be in the
'air' moving thru the tubing.

I really am uncomfortable with the idea of sharing pumps that store the EBM
in the same case as the motor. I have seen milk get into the tubing of the
pump with the silicon filter, and I have seen mothers use the other motor
without the hydrophobic filter because it "worked better" (the filter had
gotten wet and no longer allowed air thru -- the client [s] used the pump
without instead of replacing the filter).

Until I can see the motor of a 'personal use' pump of this sort after heavy
use, I will recommend to my clients that they err on the side of safety and
buy their own pump. If they cannot afford their own pump I will help them
make the used pump they decide to obtain as safe as possible. (again  safer
than formula but not my first choice)

Sincerely,

Cheryl L Tompkins

(please forgive any typos - I burned 3 fingers on my right hand and am having
a difficult time finding the correct keys)

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