Medical device storage apparatus

A storage apparatus for an elongate medical device comprising:

• a mounting bracket adapted to mount the apparatus to a structure;
• a holder bracket including a holder, the holder defining a recess configured to receive a body portion of the medical device, the holder bracket coupled to the mounting bracket and moveable between a storage position in which the holder is disposed at a first height, and an accessed position, in which the holder is disposed at a second height being less than the first height;
• and
• a tension element disposed below the holder and adapted to receive an elongate portion of the medical device draped over the tension element, the tension element engaging the elongate portion of the medical device to raise at least a portion of the elongate portion as the holder bracket transitions from the storage position to the accessed position.

A storage apparatus for an elongate medical device comprising:

• a mounting bracket adapted to mount the apparatus to a structure;
• a holder configured to receive a body portion of the medical device, the holder joined with the mounting bracket, the holder moveable between a storage position in which the holder is disposed at a first height, and an accessed position, in which the holder is disposed at a second height, less than the first;
• and
• a tension element disposed below the holder and adapted to receive an elongate portion of the medical device draped over the tension element, the tension element engaging the elongate portion of the medical device to prevent the elongate portion from dropping to the ground as the holder bracket transitions from the storage position to the accessed position.