Abstract
A tool for opening a medical device comprising a base support; a bottom support attached to the base support; a top support attached to the base support; a fixed hook subassembly attached to the base support; a movable hook subassembly; and a toggle clamp subassembly attached to the base support, wherein the movable hook subassembly is attached to the toggle clamp subassembly. A method of opening a medical device wherein the tool is employed to open the device.