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Used Madela Pump In Style Advanced

wingedbridewingedbride member
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My best friend gave me her breastpump. I know that this topic is contraversial for some, but I have also heard there is a difference between types of pumps (closed versus open) and that you can also replace parts. She used it 3 times total, by the way.

Does anyone know if this is the closed or open system or how I would find out and has anyone ever replaced the parts on this one?

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Re: Used Madela Pump In Style Advanced

  • RachandJerRachandJer member
    I'm prettys ure Medela is an open system...meaning milk particles can (and do) get into the actual motor.
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  • wingedbridewingedbride member

    Thank you. Damn.

    It seems like such a waste. I wish there was some way to convert it especially since it was used just 3 times. ugh.

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  • mari_goldmari_gold

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    I'm prettys ure Medela is an open system...meaning milk particles can (and do) get into the actual motor.

    Well, sort of. Yes, the PISA is an open system, meaning milk can -- but normally does not -- get into the motor. Ask your friend whether milk ever overflowed the collection bottles and entered the tubing. If it did, then there is a chance milk reached the motor.

    Assuming the answer to that question is no, I would replace the flanges, valves, connectors and tubing. Then you should be okay.

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  • wingedbridewingedbride member
    imagemari_gold:

    imageRachandJer:
    I'm prettys ure Medela is an open system...meaning milk particles can (and do) get into the actual motor.

    Well, sort of. Yes, the PISA is an open system, meaning milk can -- but normally does not -- get into the motor. Ask your friend whether milk ever overflowed the collection bottles and entered the tubing. If it did, then there is a chance milk reached the motor.

    Assuming the answer to that question is no, I would replace the flanges, valves, connectors and tubing. Then you should be okay.

    I know it didn't overflow. The whole problem was she could barely get any milk to come out. She had a major supply problem.

    But I will ask to be sure.

    I do also know that she had no problems with thrush or any infectious dieases. Thank you.

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    imagemari_gold:

    imageRachandJer:
    I'm prettys ure Medela is an open system...meaning milk particles can (and do) get into the actual motor.

    Well, sort of. Yes, the PISA is an open system, meaning milk can -- but normally does not -- get into the motor. Ask your friend whether milk ever overflowed the collection bottles and entered the tubing. If it did, then there is a chance milk reached the motor.

    Assuming the answer to that question is no, I would replace the flanges, valves, connectors and tubing. Then you should be okay.

    I know it didn't overflow. The whole problem was she could barely get any milk to come out. She had a major supply problem.

    But I will ask to be sure.

    I do also know that she had no problems with thrush or any infectious dieases. Thank you.

    You're welcome! It's a good pump. I've been using it for three months now.

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