Developed by WHO through its Technical Advisory Group on Innovations in Male Circumcision, this document focuses mainly on clinical requirements for assessing the suitability of a device for male circumcision for use in public health HIV prevention programmes in resource-limited settings and, secondarily, on regulatory and manufacturing considerations. It describes a series of steps and clinical studies to evaluate the clinical performance, safety, and acceptability of a new male circumcision device. The framework also provides suggestions for a phased introduction of male circumcision devices within national programmes.
Framework for the Clinical Evaluation of Devices for Male Circumcision
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Type: Document
Year of publication: 2012
Resource topic: Devices, Devices research, Devices background & programmatic information
Resource type: Policy or Guidance
Organization: WHO
Languages: English