Devices and methods for crimping and loading a collapsible device into a delivery system

A device for crimping and loading a collapsible device into a delivery system, the device comprising:

• a crimping tool configured to radially crimp at least a portion of the collapsible device, the crimping tool including an actuator, a plurality of compression elements, and a central cavity formed by the compression elements, wherein the plurality of compression elements are configured such that axial movement of the actuator causes the compression elements to radially compress such that the central cavity radially compresses from an expanded configuration to a compressed configuration;
• and
• a loading tool configured to load at least a portion of the collapsible device into a delivery system, the loading tool including a rod, wherein the loading tool is configured for axial movement relative to the actuator such that the rod may enter the central cavity with the central cavity in the compressed configuration to push the collapsible device out of the central cavity and into the delivery system;
• wherein the device is configured to crimp and load the collapsible device without requiring manual repositioning of the collapsible device.