Disposable circumcision device

Details Disposable circumcision device Disposable circumcision device

2010-01-19

2011-12-20

Jackson, Gary (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Means for circumcision

C606S144000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08080018

ABSTRACT:
A circumcision system for removing excess foreskin from a penis is disclosed and includes includes a housing, an actuation mechanism, and an anvil. The housing has a threaded hole that defines a longitudinal axis and a locking ring. The locking ring has an internal thread. The actuation mechanism extends through the threaded hole and has a series of needles. A suture is removably attached to a distal end of each of the series of needles. Each of the series of needles has a tapered end and a groove through the tapered end configured to accept and detachably retain the suture. A knife is connected to the actuation mechanism. The knife has a circular blade. The anvil has a passage that is co-axially located with the longitudinal axis and an external thread that is configured to be complimentary to the internal thread. The anvil is in the shape of a collar.

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European Search Report for EP 11250055.8-1269 date of completion is May 18, 2011 (3 pages).

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