CIRCLIST - Unknown clamps

Other Clamps

For which CIRCLIST has Minimal Information

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CIRCLAMP

There must be at least one other component involved with this device, not illustrated here. Note the overlap between the two halves of the spring-loaded clamping ring, an idea that later re-emerges in the Sunathrone Clamp.

This device may be an attempt to produce a string-free version of the Plastibell (this piece replacing the string, the rest unchanged).

It is suspected that the maker of the Plastibell at one point developed a disposable device reportedly called the "CIRCLAMP" although it was supposedly similar in design to the Tibone Clamp, which would not be consistent with the item illustrated. Thus it appears likely that the name CIRCLAMP has been used more than once.

A Forceps-Guided type of clamp

This clamp was purchased and photographed by a CIRCLIST member. The design is similar to a standard Forceps, but this device was reported as being specifically designed for circumcisions. The name and manufacturer of the clamp are unknown.

Another variation on the forceps-guided theme

This clamp was found on a YouTube video titled in Arabic. The rest of the presentation shows the device to function as if a set of spring-loaded forceps. The cut was made using a thermocauter.

Unknown clamp in use to circumcise a baby

This may be a one-off item used only by a single circumciser. Note the corrosion especially at the hinge pin. Clearly it is not made from surgical grade stainless steel; not an instrument we recommended in terms of infection control!