> Hello,
> 
> I am doing a little research for a mother who is returning to work and
> looking to purchase a good used pump.  She is interested in a used double
> pump (medela pump in style or ameda..purely yours?)  She cannot afford a
> new pump, and really feels that the smaller single electric won't work for
> her because of time constraints on her breaks etc.  She is wondering how
> worried she should be about buying a used pump designed for single users.
> If she gets new kits to go with the pump - ie. her own tubing, flanges and
> bottles - how great is the risk from the motor of the pump itself?  My
> understanding of viruses and bacteria is that a warm, moist environment is
> required for survival.  I would think that the risk of a pathogen being
> found inside the motor of a single use pump and then transfered through
> the airtube of the kit, into the flange and down into the milk collection
> area would be miniscule.  Can you share your opinions on this?  Although a
> new double pump would be wonderful, that isn't financially possible for
> all mothers.  Just how risky is it to use a used pump?

There has been considerable discussion in the past on Lactnet and you may
want to search the archives.

-- Jodine Chase

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