The AccuCirc® device
Safety by design
SafeCirc® Institute pioneered AccuCirc® technology: an advanced, purpose-built device designed to deliver precise, gentle, and reliable newborn care.
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How AccuCirc® works
Each minimally invasive AccuCirc® device is engineered for precision and safety, featuring three precision-engineered components that work together to ensure a consistent, minimally invasive circumcision every time:
A protective shield that inserts without requiring a dorsal slit, making this minimally invasive circumcision less painful than traditional methods.
A surgical pen that marks tissue precisely, preventing removal of too much or too little.
A specialized foreskin holder that ensures precise alignment for consistent, accurate results.
This system prevents mismatching device parts that cause injuries with traditional clamps. When comparing AccuCirc® vs Gomco or other methods, the built-in safety features are unmatched.
An animated view of the AccuCirc® device in practice
Clinical evidence for the AccuCirc®
AccuCirc® is backed by peer-reviewed research demonstrating enhanced safety and precision, and this Gates Foundation- and National Institute of Health-funded circumcision technology represents over 20 years of development and testing. SafeCirc® is proud to offer New England's only Center dedicated exclusively to this advanced minimally invasive circumcision technology.
AccuCirc® vs. traditional devices: What providers should know
Traditional circumcision devices (Gomco clamp, Mogen clamp, and Plastibell) carry known risks that AccuCirc® was designed to eliminate.
AccuCirc® circumcision technology addresses these challenges through thoughtful engineering — matched, keyed components that prevent mismatching device parts, a low profile shield that eliminates the need for a dorsal slit, and a foreskin holder that allows precise alignment of the tissue prior to the application of the clamp.
Together, these features are designed to improve alignment, reduce unnecessary tissue trauma, and make the procedure more predictable for providers and safer for newborns.
Comparing devices:
AccuCirc® vs Gomco, Plastibell, and Mogen
ACCUCIRC®
No dorsal slit, compulsory surgical pen, protective shield, foreskin holder, improving safety and accuracy, FDA-cleared and WHO-prequalified.
PLASTIBELL
Uses a plastic ring and string that must fall off naturally, though swelling can cause the ring to become trapped, leading to serious injury.
MOGEN CLAMP
Highest risk for catastrophic injury to the glans, or tip of the penis, no protective shield, banned in some facilities.
GOMO CLAMP
No marking system, potential for mismatching parts, no reliable way to align the tissue prior to removing.