Abstract: Elastic band ligation device for treating hemorrhoids and treatment method are provided. The device includes an inner tubular member for retaining an elastic band over the front end. The inner tubular member is arcuate and is insertable into the rectum of a patient. A plunger in the tubular member when pulled generates a suction for drawing hemorrhoidal tissue into the inner tubular member through the front end. A plastic outer tubular pusher sleeve has an arcuate configuration corresponding to the arcuate inner tubular member to provide a limited friction fit over the inner tubular member. The pusher sleeve has a thumb pusher to allow the outer tubular pusher sleeve to be pushed towards the front end of the inner tubular member and release the elastic band from the front end of the inner tubular member to engage hemorrhoidal tissue extending through the opening in the inner tubular member.

Abstract: Medicinal applicator suitable for delivering medicinal material in a measured dose and concentration to a body cavity, having an elongate support body with an external surface and a blunt distal end to facilitate insertion into a body cavity and a support element receiving zone located towards the distal end for receiving the support element. The support element receiving zone is configured to receive a correspondingly shaped support element for carrying medicinal material, whereby upon insertion of the elongate body into the body cavity, medicinal material supported on the support element located in the receiving zone is released to a desired location within the cavity.

Abstract: Medicinal applicator suitable for delivering medicinal material in a measured dose and concentration to a body cavity, having an elongate support body with an external surface and a blunt distal end to facilitate insertion into a body cavity and a support element receiving zone located towards the distal end for receiving the support element. The support element receiving zone is configured to receive a correspondingly shaped support element for carrying medicinal material, whereby upon insertion of the elongate body into the body cavity, medicinal material supported on the support element located in the receiving zone is released to a desired location within the cavity.

Abstract: A specimen testing device having a first panel with at least two apertures, a second panel with at least two apertures opposite the apertures in said first panel, a sheet disposed between the first and second panels for receiving a specimen through the apertures, the sheet in the apertures in said first panel having first, second and third portions disposed on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the apertures. First aperture covers are mounted on the first panel and overlie the apertures in the first panel. Second aperture covers are mounted on the second panel and overlie the apertures in the second panel. The first and second aperture covers in the first and second panels are movable independently of each other to expose the first, second and third portions of the sheet.

Abstract: A specimen testing device having first and second panels and a reagent sheet therebetween. The first panel has an aperture with a cover and the second cover has an aperture opposite the aperture in the first panel. The sheet in the first aperture has first and second portions disposed on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the panel and a fecal specimen is smeared on the sheet in the apertures so as to cover the first and second portions. The second panel is provided with a cover which overlies the first portion of the sheet and with a further cover which overlies the second portion of the sheet. The further cover is selectively moveable depending on the outcome of testing of the sample on the first portion through the respective aperture on the second panel.

Abstract: A specimen testing device having first and second panels and a reagent sheet therebetween. The first panel has an aperture with a cover and the second cover has an aperture opposite the aperture in the first panel. The sheet in the first aperture has first and second portions disposed on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the panel and a fecal specimen is smeared on the sheet in the apertures so as to cover the first and second portions. The second panel is provided with a cover which overlies the first portion of the sheet and with a further cover which overlies the second portion of the sheet. The further cover is selectively moveable depending on the outcome of testing of the sample on the first portion through the respective aperture on the second panel.