An extraction device (10) includes an elongate element (12) defining a toothed rack (16). A housing (26) is displaceably arranged on the elongate element (12). The housing (26) defines receiving formations (28) for receiving an engaging member, the engaging member engaging the item to be extracted in use. A lever assembly (30) is supported by the housing (26). The lever assembly (30) defines a pair of clamping levers (32, 34) displaceably arranged relatively to each other. An operating arm (36) is displaceably supported on the housing (26) for effecting movement of the levers (32, 34) of the lever assembly (30) along the toothed rack (16) of the elongate element (12).
