The tool (2) has a fixing element at a front end of an actuating rod for releasably and axially fixing a medical implant, where the element comprises two clamping jaws (10) spaced at a radial distance from a central longitudinal axis of the rod and a grip part (6) at a rear end of the rod. A locking device rotationally locks the tool to the implant, where the device has a locking element held in rotationally fixed connection with the rod and held axially displaceably on the rod between a front position defining an operating position and a rear position defining a repose position. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) an implant comprising a bearing surface on a counter element for rotationally fixing an implant relative to a manipulating tool (2) a kit comprising a manipulating tool for manipulating a medical implant.
