If it is true that some specific pumps (brands, types) do cumulate un-cleanable dirt within the mechanic part, then that would for me be a reason to not advise that type or brand to anyone.
I think in future I will only recommend types/brands of which I'm sure there is a absolutely closed system.

Warmly,

Gonneke, IBCLC, LLLL in southern Netherlands where wet-snow and sun play an intermittand game today

Jodine Chase <[log in to unmask]> wrote: On 3/21/07 6:03 AM, "Susan Burger"  wrote:

> So, with this inermittant inclination to take some devices apart and not
> others, I have 
> pulled apart the face plates of many a used pump.  If you have ever done this
> with one 
> that was dirty from spilled milk or one that had lots of condensation, you
> will understand 
> why there is a warning for single user use.  When you see the mildew that can
> grow 
> inside and have several clients such as I have --- well to do, good doctors
> --- who have 
> been sickened for months because of mildew in their heating system, you
> develop a good 
> healthy fear of the unseen possibilities of what might be in the pump.


I think this has been mentioned before on Lactnet when this issue comes up -
wouldn't this be a concern even if the pump was used by only one woman -
especially, if it's used by one woman over a period of time (and for,
perhaps more than one child?)

-- Jodine Chase

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