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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Women's Health
  • Medical Device Regulation

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  • Breast pumps are marketed to enable mothers to adhere to breastfeeding recommendations while managing work and personal schedules.
  • Despite widespread use, the potential problems and adverse events associated with breast pump use have received limited research attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the problems women experience with breast pumps.
  • To analyze regulatory data on breast pump adverse events and recalls.
  • To contextualize breast pump issues within medicalization and biomedicalization frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review of existing research on breast pumps within medicalization and biomedicalization.
  • Mixed-methods analysis of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory data on adverse events and recalls.
  • Identification and categorization of reported breast pump problems.

Main Results:

  • Common breast pump problems include electrical malfunctions, inadequate suction, fluid leaks, physical injuries, and infections.
  • Electric breast pumps, while offering convenience, can lead to significant personal costs for users.
  • Regulatory data reveal a pattern of adverse events linked to breast pump functionality and user experience.

Conclusions:

  • Breast pump use is associated with risks including pain, injury, and infection, challenging the notion of effortless convenience.
  • Findings highlight the need for improved breast pump design and enhanced safety protocols.
  • Further research is crucial for advancing the development of safer reproductive and women's health medical devices.