Skin biopsy punch
Cylindrical instrument with a circular blade, 2 to 8 mm in diameter, single-use, with a handle.
How it is used
Obtaining a full-thickness skin sample by rotation, for histological diagnosis of dermal lesions.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-09-29.
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