A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to obtain biopsy specimens from gynaecological tumours or other gynaecological tissues for histopathological examination. It typically has a scissors-like design with ring handles and is made of high-grade stainless steel. The distal tip usually consists of two shaped cutting heads with sharp edges, one fitting exactly into the other, which facilitates the cutting of the biopsy. It is available in various sizes. This is a reusable device.