Attachment System for Securing Medical Devices to Support Structures

A method for removably attaching a medical device to a support structure, the medical device including a hook having a top portion configured to extend substantially perpendicular to an exterior surface of the medical device and a shank configured to extend down from the top portion of the hook such that a space is provided between the exterior surface of the medical device and the shank;

• the method comprising:
• securing a mounting system to the support structure, the mounting system including:
• a receptacle having a rear wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and an opening formed by the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall, the opening including at least a lower notch dimensioned and configured for closely receiving an end portion of the shank of the hook;
• a plate mount for forming a front wall of the receptacle;
• and
• an attachment component secured to the mounting plate for securing the mounting system to the support structure;
• positioning the hook of the medical device over the opening of the receptacle;
• and
• lowering the shank of the hook into the opening such that the rear wall of the receptacle is disposed at least partially in the space between the exterior surface of the device and the shank of the hook and an end portion of the shank of the hook is inserted into the lower notch.