Patent ID: 8974471
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A61B,A61H,A61M

Abstract:
1. Method for circumcising a foreskin of a penis, comprising: positioning a rigid or semi rigid 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 said penis; positioning a deployment element holding an clastic ring, around an outer surface of said foreskin, the elastic ring being configured to substantially fit around the circumferential groove of said rigid or semi rigid ring, positioning said clastic ring over a portion of said foreskin that lies circumferentially over said circumferential groove of said rigid or semi rigid ring, thereby applying a compression force onto the foreskin, the compression being sufficient to effect ischemic necrosis of the foreskin, and removing necrotic foreskin.