Re: availability of Classic barrier filter

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> Hello, Everyone.

> I am happy to report that my Medela sales representative called

me this morning and told me that Medela will *not* discontinue the

barrier filter for the Classic pump. They are still discontinuing the

Universal Pumping System. When what they have in inventory is gone,

that's it. But as long as the mother has a Lactina or a

Symphony/Lactina kit, the barrier filter will continue to serve as the

adapter to connect those kits to the Classic pump. Whew!

> Dee Kassing

Dee, that is good to hear.

I have also heard that although Medela will no longer be making those

pumps, there are so many Classics already in circulation that there

should be no difficulty in cannabalizing them for parts when needed.

I am very sad to see the Classic withdrawn. I find it hard to

understand why a company would phase out a pump that works so well,

especially when there is no research to show that their newer models

are as efficient in helping mothers establish their milk production.

norma

Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLC

www.NormaRitter.com