Tool for assembling and disassembling implant components

A tool for assembling and disassembling a first implant component and a second implant component, the tool comprising:

• a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis;
• an elongated force transmission structure for transmitting a force in a direction along the longitudinal axis;
• two elongated retaining elements, each retaining element having a distally facing retaining surface at a proximal end thereof;
• an actuation mechanism, wherein the actuation mechanism is operable to move the retaining elements between a standby position and a retaining position, wherein in the retaining position the proximal ends of the retaining elements are closer to each other than in the standby position;
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• said actuation mechanism wherein an actuation member with a slanted surface that interacts with distal portions of the retaining elements
• said elongated force transmission structure including a transmission rod that is rotatable and when rotated after the actuation mechanism has assumed the retaining position interacts with the actuation member to further actuate the actuation mechanism and cause a relative movement of the distally facing retaining surfaces in a distal direction;
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• said tool including either an assembly adapter, when said tool is used to assemble the implant components, or a disassembly adapter, when said tool is used to disassemble the implant components, both adapters configured to be attached to the force transmission structure.