Jody,
You can't be sure this same mold is not present in a pump  kept and used 
for 
multiple babies. Medela offers a one year warranty... and  that pretty much 
tells  the fact... it is not reliable after one  year.
I have recommended moms rent for several years for this reason... esp  if  
the rental will be less than or equal to the price of a  personal  pump.
They really need to buy a new one for each  baby.
Laura
Mississippi


In a message dated 2/4/2011 4:47:38  P.M. Central Standard Time,  
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I would  appreciate any suggestions about how to proceed  with my findings, 
especially  to Medela.   To my knowledge,  Medela is the only pump that has 
an  open seal system.  How can a  mom who uses her personal pump only, be  
confident  her pump is  yeast free,when she uses her pump for additional  
babies?
I am  completely disillusioned with the Medela Co, as I have an avid   
supporter for 20 plus years!


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