User Manual

The meaning of the term hospital grade depends on who is using the term. Healthcare providers
such as nurses and lactation consultants that work in hospitals use hospital grade to describe a
pump that has been clinically validated to establish and maintain a breastmilk supply. These
pumps are used with patients who need to pump breastmilk for their sick or preterm babies. They
are designed to be very durable, so they may be used for several years by a large number of
patients. These pumps are usually not sold in stores or available through insurance. They are
typically larger and bulkier than personal pumps, and they can cost thousands of dollars.
You may see some personal pump brands describe their pumps as “hospital grade”. However,
these pumps have not been clinically validated and are generally only considered appropriate for
single-user, personal pumping.