Comparison of Hospital Grade Breast Pumps


Pump Name/model (M)Classic (M)Lactina Plus (M)Lactina Select (A) Elite (A) Lact-E
Weight 16 lbs 5 lbs 5 lbs 6 lbs 11 lbs
Variable Suction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Suction Range (M)Classic (M)Lactina Plus 100-240 mm Hg 0-250 mm Hg Stronger than
Elite
Variable Cycles/minute No No Yes Yes No
Cycles/minute range Fixed
48/min
Fixed
48/min
42-60/min 30-60/min Fixed
48/min
Battery Adaptor/
Cigarette Lighter Adaptor
N/A operated by battery or
cigarette lighter with
optional PowerPak™
operated by battery or
cigarette lighter with
optional PowerPak™
Includes 12V adaptor
for use in vehicle
N/A
Carrying Case/
Ice Packs
N/A (M)Lactina Plus Optional cooler carrier
Cooling elements separate
Optional Tote with
2 cooling elements
N/A
Purchase Warranty 5 yr
Limited Warranty
(M)Lactina Plus 3 yr limited warranty 2 yr (A) Lact-E

(M)=Medela (A)=Ameda Created March 14, 2001 Return to
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