Abstract: A disposable hemostatic curette includes a handle, at least one scraping implement, and a crushable applicator. The handle has a first end, a second end, and a length. The cross section and length of the handle are sized to facilitate easy manipulation with a thumb and forefinger. The first end of the handle is tapered to a smaller diameter which is connected to a scraping implement. The scraping implement is preferably round in shape with a shallow bore. A scraping edge of the scraping implement is a sharp edge which is formed from the inner wall of the shallow bore and a tapering outer wall of the scraping implement. A deep bore is formed in the second end of the handle, and is sized to firmly receive the outside diameter of a crushable applicator. The crushable applicator includes a transparent flexible housing, an applicator swab, and a crushable ampule containing a hemostatic solution. At least one crush window is disposed at the second end of the handle.

Abstract: An improved biopsy shaver for removing cutaneous specimens from the surface of the skin comprising a thin flexible blade, a thin flexible plastic body, a pair of angled flaps, a measuring ruler, and a plurality of raised ridges attached to the angled flaps. The angled flaps are positioned in a upward fashion to assure that the blade will be bent in a downward fashion when the angled flaps are squeezed together. A plurality of raised ridges are provided that will allow the practitioner to have a firm hold on the angled flaps when performing a biopsy. An additional measuring ruler is provided to allow the practitioner to measure cutaneous specimens prior to removal.