The invention relates to a transfer element (1) and container for a medical instrument or implant, particularly for a dental implant (25). The transfer element (1) comprises an adapter segment (10) for receiving the medical instrument or implant and for fastening the transfer element (1) to a housing of a container and means for handling the medical instrument or implant by hand and/or with the help of an auxiliary tool, and optionally a holder segment (5) connected to the adapter segment (10) arranged on the first end (7). The adapter segment (10) has an adapter end region (20) for the removable receiving of the medical instrument or implant and a connection section (15). The connection section (15) has connection means that are designed to interact with corresponding connection means of the housing. The means for handling the medical instrument or implant by hand and/or by means of an auxiliary tool are arranged on the connection section (15) and/or on the holder segment (5) as applicable.
