What is a PrePex device?

PrePex is the world’s only non-surgical male circumcision device developed as a means to scale-up UNAIDS’ Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision programs as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy in Africa.

Is PrePex available in the US?

In May, Circ MedTech, the makers of the PrePex device for adult voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), announced it would sell its non-surgical device at US$12 per unit to the 14 WHO-designated priority VMMC countries.

Can I circumcise myself at home?

Circumcisions are done by a doctor in a hospital or outpatient office. They also can be done at home by a hired professional as part of a religious or cultural ceremony. During the procedure, the doctor will numb the area around the penis with a local anesthetic (medicine that numbs only a specific part of the body).

What is Shang Ring circumcision?

The Shang Ring male is a sterile, single use, disposable male circumcision device that consists of two concentric plastic rings, the inner of which is lined by a silicone pad. The outer ring consists of two halves that are hinged together at one end with a ratchet closure.

How much does PrePex cost?

Using hypothetical costing information from Kenya, Obiero and colleagues derived a unit cost of $44.54–$49.02 for PrePex, not including the device cost, and $54.52–$55.29 for forceps-guided surgical VMMC [16].

Is there an alternative to circumcision?

Various alternatives to circumcision have been described, as manual retraction therapy, topical steroid therapy, and many types of preputialplasty.

Is PrePex available in Kenya?

The PrePex device was effective for MMC in Kenya, and well-accepted. The AE rate was higher than reported for surgical procedures there, or in previous PrePex studies. Healing time is longer than following surgical circumcision.

Can you last longer if your circumcised?

Circumcised men take longer to reach ejaculation, which can be viewed as “an advantage, rather than a complication,” writes lead researcher Temucin Senkul, a urologist with GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.

What happens if you get erect after circumcision?

Erections might cause pain for a few days or nights after the circumcision. This pain usually goes away as the erection does. Erections will not harm the wound and may aid in healing, but the client should avoid sexual stimulation during this time.

Is it okay to get circumcised at an older age?

Some people with an uncircumcised penis have the procedure later in life. Adult circumcision is often a simple procedure, though it’s a larger surgery than it is in infants. People who choose to have it done may do so for many of the same reasons parents choose it for their newborns — medical, religious, or social.

Is Shang Ring safe?

[12] described, “the Shang Ring circumcision is safe and effective, does not require suturing or electrocautery, and is simple enough to enable the procedure to be performed by non-physician healthcare providers.”

How does the Shang Ring Work?

The Structure of Chinese Shang Ring The outer ring consists of 2 halves which are hinged together at the same end. On each side of the halves there is a locking clasp which allows for locking itself with inner ring. When performing circumcision, foreskin will be everted and locked between inner ring and outer ring.

Who is the inventor of the PrePex device?

The PrePex™device Developed in 2009/10 by Fuerst, Kilemnick & Shohat and marketed by the company Circ MedTech Limited, PrePex is a non-surgical medical device for male circumcision currently (2014) in use as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa.

What is the PrePex, male circumcision device?

PrePex, Male Circumcision Device 1 Summary. The PrePex device has been developed to facilitate safe, simple, scalable and cost effective non-surgical adult male circumcision programs as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package in Sub-Saharan 2 Program goals. 3 Key program components.

Why did Circ MedTech develop the PrePex device?

In order to provide the tools necessary to reach that goal, Circ MedTech developed the PrePex device to facilitate safe, simple, scalable and cost effective non-surgical adult male circumcision as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention plan. Device components and procedure

What kind of certification do you need for PrePex?

PrePex is WHO prequalified, FDA cleared and certified CE Mark Class IIa. Circ MedTech is ISO 13485 certified. Known use (as at February 2014) PrePex is being used in 13 priority countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with high HIV prevalence and as such, the device is not yet available elsewhere.