<p>A gel extraction device (14) comprising a hollow cutting member (10) and a plunger ejector member (12). The hollow cutting member (10) has a proximal tubular body (16) terminating at one end in a circular rim (18) having oppositely disposed spring engaging structures (20) and a distal sloped transition portion (22) ending in a rectangular receptacle (24) and a tapered end portion (26) with a sharp perimeter cutting edge (28). The plunger ejector member (12) has a proximal cap (32) atop and connected to a split stem portion (34) having outer legs (36) with shoulder stop extensions (38); an inner ribbon spring leg (40) having a distal end (42) inserted into a spring engaging structure (20) in the assembled device; and a solid rectangular distal portion (46).</p>