Many used pumps cannot be adequately sterilized internally, and if there is contamination, it could be transitted, since there are several diseases potentially communicable via breastmilk. Also, if there is breastmilk in parts of the pump that cannot be reached for cleansing, there can be other biologic material as well. Would you buy a used toothbrush, or diaphragm? Anyone suggesting buying a used pump from a stranger, or a pump whose history is uncertain, could conceivably be held responsible for the outcome. When you rent this kind of equipment, in re-usable models, from a reputable agent, part of what you pay for is the guarantee of cleanliness. Rachel Myr Kristiansand, Norway not a big pusher of pumps, and with no affiliation to any manufacturer or sales agent *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html