Breast Pump

Breast Pumps
Breast pumps are used by women who need some additional help when breastfeeding infants. Available from Medical Specialties are 2 models from Medela, including the Classic Breastpump (shown below) and the Lactina Select Breastpump. These devices are piston-operated pumps with one-phase induction motors, inside a single plastic and metal housing to provide maximum quietness. Pumps have a vacuum regulator which provides variable degrees of negative pressure.

The Medela Classic Breastpump (MED01501) provides autocycle suction, 48 cycles every minute in a 3-phase rotation: each cycle consists of

1) a vacuum (suction) phase, where the pump reduces the atmospheric pressure from 760 mmHg to 560-510 mmHg; then
2) a release phase where the negative pressure returns to 760 mmHg; and finally,
3) a relaxation phase where there is a small positive pressure of 10 mmHg.

The Medela Lactina Select Breastpump (MED0165001) has adjustable pumping speed and adjustable vaccum with automatic sucking action. It has a simpler operation than the Classic model and new pumps have a 1-year warranty compared to the 5-year warranty on the Classic model.

Both pumps require the disposable Universal Pumping System (MED67093). This product contains: two breastshields and breastshield inserts; two yellow valves; three white membranes; yellow piston; advanced cylinder; vaccum regulator ring; two rubber seals; advanced pumping ring; pump connector; Classic barrier/filter; two tubings with adapters; two collection bottles; two clear lids; one bottle stand; carrying bag; instruction booklet and Breastfeeding Information Guide.

White River Model 9600

The White River 9600 Breast Pump (WH9600) is a smaller pump, with adjustable vacuum control, enclosed in a plastic housing. It requires either the Single Pumping Kit (WH2115A) or the Double Pumping Kit (WH2135A). These same kits can also be used with the White River model 9050. All Medela and White River breastpumps included above are capable of either single or double pumping with the proper disposable kit.