Abstract: An assembly including a receptacle having a cavity and a support member positioned within the cavity. The support member has a plurality of grooves and ridges that extend from a front end to a rear end. The grooves extend below a top end of a front wall of the receptacle. A surgical instrument is positioned on a top surface of the support member. The proximal end of the surgical instrument is positioned in one of the grooves of the support member and a distal end of the surgical instrument is positioned on a top end of a front wall of the receptacle such that a rear handle member and a forward handle member of the instrument extend vertically away from the support member.

Abstract: A medical cart apparatus includes at least one component and at least one holster that is tilted with respect to a horizontal plane and is configured to hold or store the at least one component. The medical cart apparatus is ergonomic and conveniently and securely stores elements in the cart. The holster is configured as a storage area, holder, or receptacle, and the holster has a back wall, at least one side, at least one side cut-out, a lip at an entrance of the holster, and a bottom surface that is tilted at the angle with respect to the horizontal plane. The side cut-outs of the holster provide visibility by showing whether a component is in the holster or not, and provide accessibility by facilitating or allowing easy insertion and easy takeout of the at least one component from the holster.