Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention may provide a bracket assembly for selectively receiving a stem portion of a medical device therein. The bracket assembly may be movably or permanently disposed within a case or tray assembly. The case or tray assembly may then be placed within a sterilization chamber such as an autoclave to sterilize the medical device. The bracket assembly includes a main body coupled with a gripping element for selectively clamping or otherwise holding the stem portion of the medical device therein in response to pressing the medical device into the gripping element.