Three randomized clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa have shown that male circumcision (MC) reduces female to male HIV transmission by approximately 60%. Therefore, circumcision services are now being offered in many countries as part of a package of HIV prevention services. Healthcare workers are being trained in large numbers to provide safe male circumcisions.

The surgical skills of these providers, some of whom do not have extensive surgical experience, are best developed through hands-on practice. Speed in suturing in particular is closely related to experience and time spent in practice. This model penis was developed to allow students to hone their skills prior to operating on live patients.

The model is designed with an inner core (part of item 1909) and an outer sleeve (item 1908) of pliable material. A dorsal slit or forceps-guided circumcision can be performed using this training model. It is not designed for practicing sleeve circumcision. Once the "foreskin" is cut off, the student can practice their suturing skills by sewing the cut edge of the foreskin to a specially-designed ridge on the inner core. Once suturing is complete, the sutures can be removed and a new sleeve placed over the inner core, allowing for another practice session. The core is designed to allow for multiple uses.

There are also available static models of before (item 1914) and after (item 1910) used for educating the recipients on what to expect.

Item 1908 is the trainer that includes a four pack of replacement skins.

No tools or accessories accompany the product.