What is AccuCirc®? Safe, precise, and modern circumcision technology
Traditional circumcision devices (Gomco clamp, Mogen clamp, and Plastibell) carry known risks that AccuCirc® was designed to eliminate, like dorsal slits and device mismatching. These traditional devices can lead to a revision rate as high as 3% and surgery under anesthesia to correct the circumcision. Those aren’t odds families should have to contend with.
AccuCirc® circumcision technology addresses these challenges through thoughtful engineering — combining the mandatory use of a surgical marking pen, precise alignment, a protective shield, and a minimally invasive approach that eliminates the need for a dorsal slit.
AccuCirc® vs. traditional methods: what families should know
✓ Comparing devices:
AccuCirc® vs Gomco vs Plastibell
Gomco clamp: No marking system, potential for mismatching parts, no reliable way to align the tissue prior to removing.
Mogen clamp: Highest risk for catastrophic injury to the glans, or tip of the penis, no protective shield, banned in some facilities.
Plastibell: Uses a plastic ring and string that must fall off naturally, though swelling can cause the ring to become trapped, leading to complications and serious injury.
AccuCirc®: No dorsal slit, mandatory surgical pen, protective shield, foreskin holder, clinically proven to improve outcomes, FDA-cleared and WHO-prequalified.
Inside the AccuCirc® device: design that prioritizes safety
The minimally invasive AccuCirc® device — prequalified and supported by the World Health Organization — was developed by Dr. Tomlinson and global experts to make newborn circumcision safer, simpler, and more consistent than ever before. SafeCirc® is proud to offer New England's only Center dedicated exclusively to this advanced minimally invasive circumcision technology.
Sterile, and pre-calibrated for accuracy
Each 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 the device mismatched device parts that cause injuries with traditional clamps. When comparing AccuCirc vs Gomco or other methods, the built-in safety features are unmatched.
Engineered for gentle, consistent results
The AccuCirc® technology is FDA-cleared and supported by four published, peer-reviewed clinical trials backed by the Gates Foundation, National Institute of Health (NIH), and the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the Public Library of Science, "providers unanimously expressed that AccuCirc® would be the safest and most appropriate for a national early infant male circumcision program."
This WHO-approved circumcision technology has been used successfully in thousands of procedures with a proven track record of preventing injuries still seen with traditional devices.
AccuCirc® circumcision at SafeCirc® means expert care led by Dr. Tomlinson in an unhurried, supportive environment.
What happens during an AccuCirc® procedure
Simple, safe, and expert-led
The AccuCirc® circumcision procedure prioritizes safety and infant comfort:
The surgical pen precisely marks where tissue removal will occur — unique to AccuCirc® and critical for accuracy.
The low-profile shield is inserted without a dorsal slit, protecting the glans throughout.
The foreskin holder stabilizes tissue to allow for the precise alignment of the surgical pen mark.
Thermal cautery, unique to the AccuCirc® technique, removes and seals the tissue to prevent bleeding.
Tissue adhesive promotes optimal healing.
Lower complication rates, higher confidence
SafeCirc® has performed hundreds of procedures using this safe circumcision device with 100% follow-up and improved outcomes. Families report higher satisfaction, faster healing, and greater peace of mind with AccuCirc® vs Gomco and other traditional devices.
What the data and clinical trials show
AccuCirc® is backed by peer-reviewed research demonstrating enhanced safety and precision, and this World Health Organization and National Institute of Health-backed 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.