Patent ID: 9289217
Filing Date: 2016-03-22
CPC Classification: A61B,A61H,A61M

Claim Text:
1. A method for circumcising a foreskin of a penis, comprising: a) positioning a rigid or semi rigid closed ring element comprising an inner surface comprising an inner diameter; and an outer surface comprising an outer diameter and at least one circumferential groove, around a portion of a glans of the penis; b) positioning a deployment element holding an elastic o-ring, around an outer surface of the foreskin, the elastic o-ring being configured to substantially fit around the at least one circumferential groove of the rigid or semi rigid closed ring element, positioning the elastic o-ring over a portion of the foreskin that lies circumferentially over the at least one circumferential groove of the rigid or semi rigid closed ring element, thereby applying a compressive force onto the foreskin, the compressive force being sufficient to effect ischemic necrosis of the foreskin; and c) allowing the foreskin to fall off.