Inventors:
Dowling Stough - Hot Springs AR, US
International Classification:
A61B017/50
Abstract:
A wart removal device and method of using same are disclosed. The device has a handle and a pad affixed to the handle. The pad has a base and a plurality of tines. Each tine preferably has a height that is not less than approximately twice its width and that is more preferably not less than approximately three times its width. The tine height is preferably less than approximately 0.1 inch and is more preferably less than approximately 0.05 inch. The pad has a width that is preferably not greater than approximately ¼ inch and a length that is preferably not less than approximately twice its width. The pad has a width that is more preferably not greater than approximately ⅛ inch and a length that is more preferably not less than approximately ½ inch. Each tine is preferably sharpened so that opposing sides form a point at an upper edge with the opposing sides forming an angle that is substantially within a range of from approximately 20° to approximately 40°. In operation, the device is raked against wart tissue to create a plurality of incisions in the wart tissue. The sharpness and cutting depth of the device are designed to create a plurality of incisions without causing noticeable bleeding. The device may be used in combination with a medicament, such as pyruvic acid, to improve the effectiveness of the medicament. The device and medicament may be provided as a kit, such as by prescription, for use by a patient in a non-clinical setting.