UNSPSC 42131729: Surgical masks for laser surgery

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is intended to be worn by health professionals and patients during laser surgery. The mask provides > 99% efficiency filtering laser plume particles of 0.1 microns or larger.

UNSPSC 42131729 Surgical masks for laser surgery is a Commodity code that reflects medical and surgical equipment procurement, though recent state and local opportunities under this classification show substantial scope drift toward larger medical devices and systems rather than masks or protective equipment. The issuing bodies sourcing under this code span county health systems, educational institutions, and cooperative purchasing consortia—notably San Mateo County Medical Center, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Valencia College, Marion County, and Sourcewell on behalf of multiple Washington state counties. The work being solicited includes ultrasound imaging systems (Philips Affiniti 70 at Valencia College), surgical power instruments (San Mateo County), laser equipment and OR technical support (San Mateo County), ventilator maintenance and repair (Hillsborough County), intraosseous infusion systems (Marion County), and law enforcement equipment through cooperative procurement (Sourcewell). This mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity suggests the code is either misapplied by posting agencies or has drifted significantly in real-world use.

Recent activity clusters in Florida and California, with secondary presence in Washington state through cooperative vehicles. Representative opportunities include San Mateo County's RFP for surgical power equipment (Solicitation 666002526249, due May 28, 2026, with a five-year contract term and local business preference of five percent additional scoring points), Hillsborough County's ITB for Vyaire LTV 1200 ventilator maintenance and repair services (ITB 26-00275, due June 12, 2026, estimated contract value $140,225 over three years, requiring ISO 13485:2016 certification and AAMI-certified technicians), and Valencia College's sole-source procurement of the Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System (Solicitation SS202616, due November 13, 2025, value $96,093.00). San Mateo County appears as a repeat buyer across multiple medical equipment categories. The code shows no recent opportunities plainly focused on surgical masks or laser surgery-specific protective equipment, signaling limited relevance under this classification for mask-focused vendors.