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Used pump

deedle99deedle99
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I was offered a used pump by my cousin and was pretty excited to be getting a high quality pump for free...until I did a little research and found out the it's really not recommended even if you replace the replaceable parts.

The risk of virus or bacteria particles somehow getting into the diaphram AND still being viable after two years of storage AND working their way into my babies milk supply seems really low, though.  Like driving in the car with my child is probably a way higher risk - and it would be such a cost saver.

But of course, I don't want to put my child at risk for no reason, either.  I'll talk to my doc about it, but wondered if anybody else has a used pump, etc.

 Thanks for the feedback!

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  • BritanyVBritanyV

    I think it depends on the type of pump.  If it is a Medela PISA or PISO (I'm not familiar with any other models), then I would because no milk goes into the actual pump. 

    That's just me.   I'm sure alot of other people will disagree with me though.

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  • vtkgirl77vtkgirl77
    I was planning to use a used pump that someone gave to me but then I read some articles that scared me and I was just feeling nervous so I changed my mind and bought one. Originally, I thought I would spend $280 for a PIS but then I decided on the Ameda Purely Yours for $175 and I really love it and I saved $100 so I felt a little better about that.
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  • ForForeverForForever
    I'm using a used pump. It was my SIL's pump and she barely used it. I'm comfortable with it.
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  • ValerianOddityValerianOddity

    I bought my pump second hand, but I have an Ameda Purely Yours.  (The PY is certified for use by more than one person by the FDA, btw, because it uses a closed pumping system; there is no way for cross-contamination if you purchase a new Hygienikit.) 

    I love it, and I would definitely recommend it... it's also quite a bit cheaper than the PIS.

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  • JackiTigerJackiTiger
    imageValerianOddity:

    I bought my pump second hand, but I have an Ameda Purely Yours.  (The PY is certified for use by more than one person by the FDA, btw, because it uses a closed pumping system; there is no way for cross-contamination if you purchase a new Hygienikit.) 

    I love it, and I would definitely recommend it... it's also quite a bit cheaper than the PIS.

    Ditto

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  • NYBrideInWINYBrideInWI

    I bought a used Medela PISA (from someone I don't knowSurprise) because after seeing the pump in person and having used a hospital pump - I don't see how the previous user could realistically get milk to a place that it would contaminate my parts when I use it. I do have my own attachment parts/tubes - I wouldn't share those. They are the same ones I had to buy ($50) to use the hospital pump.

     Like you said, it just seemed highly unlikely to be a problem.

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  • Jsthomas618Jsthomas618 member
    I am using a PISA from a very close friend.  I read the risks, but after seeing how the pump works and  taking the diaphragm off and wiping all nooks and crannies with rubbing alcohol, etc, I feel comfortable using it (with replacement parts, of course).  I've been using it for 3 months now and haven't had any milk back up into the motor.   
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  • DEBBIE33CASEYDEBBIE33CASEY
    We turned away offers for used pumps and bought our own too.  I just have that peace of mind...
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  • e_b_re_b_r

    I got a used pump from a coworker, but bought a new one after reading the same scary stuff you're seeing. It wasn't worth it to me to be worried about a possibility, but I really beat myself up about spending the extra $ when we already had a pump. Also now that I'm pumping, I think it would have been completely fine to use the used PISA. I just don't see it as a real risk.

    Do whatever *you* need to do to be comfortable. If that's a new pump, buy one and don't worry. 

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  • olivia1978olivia1978 member
    The Medela brand is famous for getting mold into the actual motor.  It's a huge problem because there is no way of seeing the gunk inside the pump unless you physically open the unit, so a pump can look clean from the outside and have lots of icky mold inside. 
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