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[[File:Prepex-parts.jpg|thumb|Single-use PrePex Device.]] [[File:Prepex-sizing.jpg|thumb|Single-use Sizing Plate.]] | [[File:Prepex-parts.jpg|thumb|Single-use PrePex Device.]] [[File:Prepex-sizing.jpg|thumb|Single-use Sizing Plate.]] | ||
The '''PrePex''' is a circumcision device which was marketed by Circ MedTech, Ltd., exploiting the [[WHO]]'s endorsement of circumcision as an HIV prevention method.<ref>{{REFweb | The '''PrePex''' is a circumcision device which was marketed by Circ MedTech, Ltd., exploiting the [[WHO]]'s endorsement of circumcision as an [[HIV]] prevention method.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
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Circ MedTech promotes the '''PrePex''' System as a means to "to dramatically reduce the HIV infection rate." Built in to the patent application is a statement touting male circumcision as an HIV prevention method.<ref>{{REFweb | Circ MedTech promotes the '''PrePex''' System as a means to "to dramatically reduce the [[HIV]] infection rate." Built in to the patent application is a statement touting male circumcision as an [[HIV]] prevention method.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
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* [[Adolescent and adult circumcision]] | * [[Adolescent and adult circumcision]] | ||