an ampoule opener assembly comprising a first ampoule opener having an elongated sidewall and a first cavity where the first cavity is configured to fit over at least a portion of an ampoule , a second ampoule opener having an elongated sidewall and a second cavity , where the second cavity is configured to fit over at least a portion of an ampoule , where the first ampoule opener is attached to the second ampoule opener by one or more strips . the first ampoule opener and the second ampoule opener may each further comprise a first plastic housing section and a second plastic housing section . the first plastic housing section , the second plastic housing section , or both , may comprise a rib circumscribing the inner surface of the first or second plastic housing sections . the first plastic housing section may be coupled to the second plastic housing section by a hinge .