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US 8,641,423 B2Granted
Circumcision testing and training model
AssigneeCovidien LP
InventorEmily Gumkowski
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Abstract
A model of an adult penis is provided for use in practicing and testing various circumcision procedures. The model includes a form in the approximate shape of an adult penis and a removable and replaceable practice foreskin positionable over the form. The form includes a glans component and a base component. A tube of flexible material is provided to form the artificial foreskin over the glans and base components. A method of forming an practice foreskin for use in testing and training a practitioner in circumcision procedures is also disclosed.
Claims11
A method of forming a practice foreskin comprising:
- providing a length of flexible tubular material and a form including an artificial glans, a rod affixed to the artificial glans, and a shaft;
- inserting the rod through a first open end of a first section of the flexible tubular material;
- extending the first section in a first direction over the artificial glans;
- extending a second section of the flexible tubular member having a second open end in a second direction by forming a bend in the length of flexible tubular material such that the second section is at least as long as the first section;
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- inserting the rod into the shaft.
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