Description
Minerva's disposable circumcision clamps are single‑use, Gomco‑pattern circumcision clamps supplied in four bell diameters for newborn, infant, and pediatric circumcision. These chrome‑plated disposable circumcision clamps pair a matched bell and baseplate in every unit, giving nurseries, clinics, and ASCs a single‑use alternative to pooled reusable Gomco clamp sets.
Disposable Gomco circumcision clamps provide a reliable alternative to reusable instruments for newborn and pediatric circumcision. With bell (glans) diameters from 1.1cm to 1.6cm and a crush‑hemostasis design, these clamps support the standard Gomco technique that typically requires no sutures.
The matched bell and baseplate supplied in every unit removes the most common Gomco failure mode, where a pooled reusable set leaves a bell paired to the wrong baseplate and compromises the crush line. The chrome‑plated, non‑porous surface supports clean tissue release and clear visualization during the procedure. Boxes of 25 are supplied sterile and ready‑to‑use, eliminating reprocessing steps and supporting infection‑prevention and room‑turnover protocols in busy newborn nurseries and outpatient circumcision clinics.
Key Features
- Single‑use, disposable construction for every case, reducing cross‑contamination risk and simplifying reprocessing workflows. Boxes of 25 are supplied sterile; individual eaches are supplied non‑sterile.
- Matched bell and baseplate in every unit, eliminating the mismatched‑component risk of pooled reusable clamp sets and protecting crush hemostasis.
- Four bell diameters — 1.1cm, 1.3cm, 1.45cm, and 1.6cm — covering the full newborn‑to‑child range so bell selection follows glans diameter rather than a single "standard" size.
- Chrome‑plated clamp body with a smooth, non‑porous, corrosion‑resistant surface for clean tissue release and unobstructed visualization of the crush line.
- Latex free construction, suitable for latex‑sensitive patients and latex‑free facility policies.
- Gomco‑pattern profile cross‑referenced to models 500S, 500, 501S, and 501, providing a disposable option that mirrors the reusable designs already in use without changing technique.
- Eaches and boxes of 25 so a facility can evaluate a size before standardizing, then convert to box quantities on contract pricing.
Clinical Use Cases
- Disposable Gomco circumcision clamps are intended for newborn, infant, and pediatric circumcision by the crush‑hemostasis clamp technique. They are suited for:
- Routine newborn circumcision in hospital nurseries, where bell size is selected by glans diameter and 1.3cm is the most commonly used neonatal size.
- Infant and child circumcision in pediatric, family‑medicine, and urology outpatient clinics using the 1.45cm and 1.6cm bells.
- Outpatient clinics, ASCs, and facilities with limited or no in‑house sterile processing capacity, or with intermittent circumcision volume, seeking faster room turnover and standardized instrument performance by eliminating reprocessing.
- Overflow and after‑hours backup for high‑volume facilities that stock reusable Gomco clamps as their primary set.
Sizing and technique are at clinician discretion. Always follow the manufacturer's Instructions for Use.
Technical Specifications
Device type: Single‑use circumcision clamp, Gomco pattern (bell, baseplate, crossbar, and nut)
Mechanism: Crush hemostasis with tissue compression against the bell
Bell (glans) diameters: 1.1cm, 1.3cm, 1.45cm, 1.6cm
Finish: Chrome plated
Use type: Single‑use, disposable — do not resterilize or reuse
Sterility: Boxes of 25 supplied sterile; individual eaches supplied non‑sterile
Latex content: Latex free
Packaging: 1/ea (non‑sterile) or 25/bx (sterile)
Patient population: Newborn, infant, pediatric
Compatibility: Bell and baseplate matched within each unit; Gomco‑pattern models 500S, 500, 501S, and 501
Intended procedures: Newborn, infant, and pediatric circumcision by Gomco clamp technique
Sizes and Part Numbers
| SKU / Part Number | Size Designation | Bell (Glans) Diameter | Gomco Model | Packaging | Sterility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-854 | Extra Small | 1.1cm (7/16") | 500S | 1/ea | Non‑sterile |
| 28-854-25 | Extra Small | 1.1cm (7/16") | 500S | 25/bx | Sterile |
| 28-855 | Newborn | 1.3cm (1/2") | 500 | 1/ea | Non‑sterile |
| 28-855-25 | Newborn | 1.3cm (1/2") | 500 | 25/bx | Sterile |
| 28-856 | Infant / Child | 1.45cm (9/16") | 501S | 1/ea | Non‑sterile |
| 28-856-25 | Infant / Child | 1.45cm (9/16") | 501S | 25/bx | Sterile |
| 28-857 | Child | 1.6cm (5/8") | 501 | 1/ea | Non‑sterile |
| 28-857-25 | Child | 1.6cm (5/8") | 501 | 25/bx | Sterile |
Youth (2.1cm, model 502) and adult (2.6cm to 3.5cm, models 503 through 506) Gomco‑pattern bell diameters are available as reusable instruments. Contact sales for adult sizing and pricing.
Key Benefits
- Infection control: Sterile boxed configurations reduce the risk of cross‑contamination compared with reusable Gomco clamps that depend on high‑quality reprocessing and correct bell‑to‑baseplate reassembly.
- Workflow efficiency: Ready‑to‑use sterile clamps eliminate cleaning, tracking, and turnaround delays, supporting higher throughput in newborn nurseries, circumcision clinics, and ASCs without in‑house sterile processing.
- Consistent performance: A new clamp for every procedure avoids the worn crush surfaces, thread damage, and mismatched bells and baseplates that accumulate in aging reusable clamp sets.
- Complete size coverage: Four bell diameters in one catalog line let a facility size to the patient rather than force a single bell across the whole newborn‑to‑child range.
- Economic clarity: Shifts costs from unpredictable repair, replacement, and reprocessing to a predictable per‑procedure disposable cost basis.
Why Choose Minerva Disposable Circumcision Clamps?
Minerva's disposable circumcision clamps give clinicians a dedicated single‑use option that matches the bell diameters and technique already standard in Gomco circumcision. For nurseries and clinics currently using reusable Gomco 500S, 500, 501S, or 501 clamps, the disposable line offers the same familiar pattern while removing the burden of decontamination, bell‑and‑baseplate tracking, repairs, and instrument asset management.
Compared with generic circumcision devices, the Gomco‑pattern crush‑hemostasis design remains the technique most nursery staff and residents are trained on, alongside the Mogen clamp and the PlastiBell device. Choosing a disposable version of an instrument the team already knows avoids retraining while still removing reprocessing from the per‑case workflow.
How to Order
SKU / Catalog numbers: 28-854, 28-854-25, 28-855, 28-855-25, 28-856, 28-856-25, 28-857, 28-857-25
Configuration: Single‑use disposable circumcision clamps. Individual eaches supplied non‑sterile; boxes of 25 supplied sterile.
Ordering options:
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Contact Minerva Health Solutions sales for pricing and distribution support at sales@minervahealthinc.com or (833) 464-6378.
Also available: reusable chrome‑plated Gomco circumcision clamps, or browse all circumcision devices and accessories.