Gomco clamp
A detachable metal device consisting of a bell that shields the glans and a baseplate with a screw mechanism that compresses the foreskin between the two pieces.
How it is used
Used in neonatal and pediatric circumcision to achieve hemostasis before excising the foreskin, often avoiding the need for sutures.
Clinical tip
The assembled clamp should be inspected before each use to ensure the plate sits flat against the bell with no visible gap, since improper sizing is the most common cause of complications.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.