>The adapted syringe that was described is also described and illustrated in:

>Kesaree N: Treatment of inverted nipples using a disposable syringe. J Hum
>Lact 9(1): 27-30, 1993.

If there is a published article in a profession's recognized journal, on
the use of an adapted piece of equipment, would this then become a standard
of  practice?  The LC would then not have liability issues to deter her/his
use of the adapted equipment?

Another question:  when being creative with equipment, how does one go
about doing so without the concerns about product liability?  I apologize
if I sound nitpicky about this, but again legalities are always a major
issue in CA.

Donna Zitzelberger RN, BSN, IBCLC