WO2017120460A1

WO2017120460A1 - Circumcision clamp

Info

Publication number: WO2017120460A1
Application number: PCT/US2017/012520
Authority: WO
Inventors: Barry Phillip DUEL
Original assignee: Saint Louis University
Priority date: 2016-01-07
Filing date: 2017-01-06
Publication date: 2017-07-13
Also published as: ZA201804521B

Abstract

Disclosed are circumcision devices for adults and children. Circumcision devices include a ring and a cable tie.

Description

CIRCUMCISION CLAMP

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/275,855, filed January 7, 2016, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to circumcision devices for adults and children.

[0003] Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin (prepuce) from the human penis. In the most common procedure, the foreskin is opened and then separated from the glans after inspection. The circumcision device (if used) is placed, and then the foreskin is removed.

[0004] For infant circumcision, devices such as the GOMCO clamp, PLASTIBELL and MOGEN clamp are commonly used. The PLASTIBELL consists of a plastic ring attached to a handle which snaps off once the ring is inside the foreskin and secured by a ligature. The foreskin is then excised. It is designed to stay in place for about one week, at which time it is supposed to fall off, but often does not fall off according to its design. The PREPEX™ is another newer device which is very similar, but is targeted primarily at the adult market in developing countries. It utilizes an elastomer band placed onto a ring. It remains in place for one week, at which time the necrotic foreskin is removed.

[0005] A challenge of existing circumcision devices is that they fail to fall off according to their design, which can lead to complications and injury. Another challenge of existing circumcision devices is that they use specially manufactured components that can lead to increased production costs. Accordingly, there exists a need for alternative circumcision devices for both adult and child patients.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0006] The present disclosure relates generally to circumcision devices for adults and children. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to circumcision devices including a ring and cable tie. In one embodiment, the ring includes a groove configured to receive the cable tie. The ring is inserted inside the foreskin, which is then clamped from the outside with a cable tie.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The disclosure will be better understood, and features, aspects and advantages other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such detailed description makes reference to the following drawings, wherein:

[0008] FIG. 1A is a schematic depicting a top view of an exemplary circumcision device 1 showing a ring 3 and cable tie 5.

[0009] FIG. IB is a schematic depicting a side view of an exemplary circumcision device 1 showing a ring 3 and a cable tie 5 within a groove 7 tightened around the ring 3 and a cut-out 9 oriented perpendicular to the groove 7 and configured to receive an instrument used to cut the cable tie 5.

[0010] FIG. 1C is a schematic depicting a perspective view of an exemplary circumcision device 1 showing a ring 3, a cable tie 5 within the groove 7 tightened around the ring 3.

[0011] FIG. ID is a schematic depicting a perspective view of an exemplary circumcision device 1 showing a ring 3 and cable tie 5 within the groove 7 tightened around the ring 3 and a cut-out 9 oriented perpendicular to the groove 7 and configured to receive an instrument used to cut the cable tie 5.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the disclosure belongs. Although any methods and materials similar to or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present disclosure, the preferred methods and materials are described below. [0013] Disclosed are circumcision devices. As illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1D, the circumcision device 1 includes a ring 3 and a cable tie 5. In one embodiment, the circumcision device is disposable. In another embodiment, the circumcision device is re-usable.

[0014] Suitable materials for the ring include metals and plastics. Particularly suitable plastics include polycarbonate, polylactic acid ("PLA"; polylactide), polyvinyl chloride ("PVC"), polyethylene, polypropylene and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the ring is disposable. In another embodiment, the ring is re-usable.

[0015] As illustrated in FIGS. 1B-1C, the ring 3 can further include a groove 7 set into its outer circumference. The groove 7 is configured to receive the cable tie 5 when the cable tie is tightened.

[0016] As illustrated in FIGS. IB and ID, the ring 3 can further include a cut-out 9 (or second groove) oriented perpendicular to the groove 7 and configured to receive a scissor or other instrument used to cut the cable tie following completion of the circumcision procedure.

[0017] The cable tie (also known as a tie-wrap, hose tie, zip tie, zap strap, and Panduit strap) includes a flexible tape having an integrated gear rack and a ratchet on one end within a small open case. As known to those skilled in the art, the tip of the cable tie opposite from the case is inserted through the case and past the ratchet to prevent the tape from being loosened. The cable tie can further include a tab to release the ratchet to allow the tie to be loosened or removed.

[0018] The circumcision device can be manufactured in one or more sizes, e.g., diameters, to accommodate use with penises of differing girths. The circumcision device can be manufactured for adult circumcision and child circumcision. As used herein, "child" and "children" include newborns patients, infant patients, preadolescent patients, adolescent patients and teenage patients.

[0019] In use, ring 3 is positioned over the glans and the prepuce is pulled over ring 3. The cable tie 5 is positioned around the groove 7 of the ring and tied firmly, compressing the prepuce into the groove 7. The prepuce is then trimmed. The circumcision device is then removed. In embodiments having the cut-out 9, a blade of a scissors can be inserted into the cutout 9 to guide the scissors blade under the cable tie 5 and then cut the cable tie 5 to remove the circumcision device. [0020] In view of the above, it will be seen that the several advantages of the disclosure are achieved and other advantageous results attained. As various changes could be made in the above devices without departing from the scope of the disclosure, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

[0021] When introducing elements of the present disclosure or the various versions, embodiment(s) or aspects thereof, the articles "a", "an", "the" and "said" are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms "comprising", "including" and "having" are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A circumcision device comprising a ring and a cable tie.

2. The circumcision device of claim 1 wherein the ring comprises plastic.

3. The circumcision device of claim 2 wherein the plastic comprises polycarbonate, polylactic acid, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, and combinations thereof.

4. The circumcision device of claim 1 wherein the ring comprises a groove set into its outer circumference and configured to receive the cable tie.

5. The circumcision device of claim 1 wherein the cable tie comprises a flexible tape that comprises an integrated gear rack, and on one end a ratchet within a small open case.

6. The circumcision device of claim 5 wherein the cable tie further comprises a tab to release the ratchet to allow the tie to be loosened or removed.

7. The circumcision device of claim 1 wherein the circumcision device is disposable.

8. The circumcision device of claim 1 wherein the ring is disposable.

9. The circumcision device of claim 1 wherein the ring further comprises a cut-out oriented perpendicular to the groove and configured to receive an instrument.