wtf is this in my pump? pip

hollerjeepgirl

 

 

 

I've already emailed Medela about it with pictures included. Is it mold? Is it battery juice? I hate it and no matter how much I clean it with Clorox it won't go away. I apologize about the size, they have to be this big to see any detail

anniebet619

mold.  I would call them to talk to a real person and see if they can expedite replacing yours.

ALY1981

def mold

katie4253

Yes, Mold.  Yuck!  What kind of pump is that?

nickcrazy16

it looks like the freestyle...therer was anoyher bumpie not too long ago that had the same thing happen to her and when she c alled cs they sent her a new pump. GL

GenRN45

AmyG*:

unfortunately, the Medela pumps are not closed system pumps, so there is the potential for mold to grow in any of them.

i use a symphony. it is a closed system.

hollerjeepgirl

katie4253:

Yes, Mold.  Yuck!  What kind of pump is that?

It's the Freestyle. I'm bummed that it's mold...I don't see how that happens

anniebet619

They should send you a new one as long as it's not a used pump.  I have the freestyle too and this hasn't happened.  I would think it is pretty rare or the reviews would be horrible.  

Lisa Frank

GenRN45:

AmyG*:

unfortunately, the Medela pumps are not closed system pumps, so there is the potential for mold to grow in any of them.

i use a symphony. it is a closed system.

While it is true that the hospital grade Medela pumps are closed systems ie; the Symphony, most everyone that I know is using a PISA.   They are not closed.  Most definitely not.

And OP, that's mold.  Stop using the pump and throw out any milk that you've already expressed.  Unfortunately, it's not safe to feed to your LO.

Lisa Frank

anniebet619:

They should send you a new one as long as it's not a used pump.  I have the freestyle too and this hasn't happened.  I would think it is pretty rare or the reviews would be horrible.  

It's not rare. It happens often actually.  You can't avoid it when you are using an open system like a PISA.  And there are horrible reviews, you just have to look in the right spot.  Google "medela pumps and mold" and see what you get.  

hollerjeepgirl

Lisa Frank:

GenRN45:

AmyG*:

unfortunately, the Medela pumps are not closed system pumps, so there is the potential for mold to grow in any of them.

i use a symphony. it is a closed system.

While it is true that the hospital grade Medela pumps are closed systems ie; the Symphony, most everyone that I know is using a PISA.   They are not closed.  Most definitely not.

And OP, that's mold.  Stop using the pump and throw out any milk that you've already expressed.  Unfortunately, it's not safe to feed to your LO.

Yah too late on throwing away milk, it's been doing this for months but I just finally took it apart. Cr@p 

MrsCarroll.6-10-07

What made you take it apart? I have never taken mine apart since DD #1 and I'm using it again for DD #2.

Now I'm wondering if I should. =(

hollerjeepgirl

Medella said it's just dust and isn't harmful...and that my warranty is voided b/c I opened the motor lol. @#%$

hollerjeepgirl

MrsCarroll.6-10-07:

What made you take it apart? I have never taken mine apart since DD #1 and I'm using it again for DD #2.

Now I'm wondering if I should. =(

I got curious...

I wanted to see if I wasn't seeing more to it and if there was a big black buildup of something harmful. I wouldn't if you're not worried about it or you can if you want, I'm sure if you're using it for DD #2 that the warranty has probably expired unless you want to try and see if they'll send you a new one