Medela pumps...and mold---there can definitely be a problem.  Even with the Symphony and the Lactina there is a condensation of humidity in the tubings.  If the pumps are not allowed  to run after the pumping session with just the tubings in place, there is a fine mist in the tubing that condenses in to water droplets if not removed.  Water can also be found in the domes that are placed in the Symphony.  I have found a black mold growing in the tubings on many occasions. I have not found this to be true if the mother consistently dries her tubing.  Medela definitely knows about this and I even found mention of this on the FAQ section in their site.
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/faqs/447/if-my-tubing-has-mold-inside-it-will-this-contaminate-my-breastmilk
 
Jody, I did find a section on the Food and Drug Administration site about medical devices and an adverse event form that I think you should fill out.
 
 http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=441360
 
Sincerely, Rachel Wahl RN IBCLC
 
 
 

> Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:30:50 -0500
> From: Patricia Berg-Drazin <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: used medela pumps
> 
> Jody:
> 
> delighted that you have done this and documented it!
> 
> unfortunately medela has a very clear policy on used pumps and they will
> fall back on that.
> 
> warmly,
> 
> Patricia
> 
 		 	   		  
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