The present invention relates to a
medical device holding device (10) configured for holding general medical, surgical or
diagnostic equipment, wherein the holding device (10) comprises: a camera (4) in data communication connection with a communication module; a computing unit (14) configured for
processing (image) data captured by the camera; a contact area (15) for manual contact with the holding device (10) by a user, wherein the contact area (15) consists at least partially of
copper or comprises
copper as a surface material; at least one holding
coupling (11, 12, 13) connected to the contact area (15) for reversible
coupling, in particular positive and / or force-fit
coupling, of the respective device or instrument; wherein the contact area (15) has a minimum longitudinal extent (x15) of 20 cm; wherein the
medical device holding device (10) is configured to provide camera,
data transmission, and
user interface functionality while minimizing the risk of germs / infection. Furthermore, the present invention relates to implementations and uses according to the dependent claims.