A device and method for cutting and collecting bone debris. The device comprisesa receptacle having an opening, the receptacle opening being disposed with respectto a cutting tool such that, in use, bone debris produced by the cutting tool isreceived by the receptacle. The opening of the receptacle may have dimensionscorresponding to those of the cutting tool. The receptacle may be shaped so thatit does not extend beyond the outer periphery of the cutting tool.