UNSPSC 42142510: Filter needles

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a hollow needle commonly used for rapid delivery or evacuation of liquids in a filtration based procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates these products under 21 CFR 880.5440 and under FDA product code CAK. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901832.

UNSPSC 42142510 Filter needles, a Commodity code, covers specialized medical delivery and infusion supplies that state and local governments procure for healthcare operations, emergency services, and institutional medical care. The code encompasses needles and delivery components used in clinical infusion, intraosseous access, and related medical procedures. Recent opportunities show state and local buyers acquiring filter needles as part of broader medical supply solicitations serving state hospitals, county emergency medical services, fire departments, and healthcare facilities. The buying pattern reflects procurement of both standalone needle products and integrated infusion systems where needles are bundled with delivery devices and related components.

Issuing bodies include state health departments, county emergency services, municipal fire departments, and public healthcare institutions across multiple states. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Marion County, Florida, the City of Tampa, and Valencia College in Florida all posted opportunities in the recent window. Activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with supporting procurement in Minnesota through cooperative purchasing channels. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017603 (Medical Supplies, Equipment, and Small Tools for Abilene State Supported Living Center, due July 30, 2026) covering specialized feeding tubes and catheter components alongside other medical equipment; Marion County, Florida procurement 09SS-103 (Vidacare EZ-IO Infusion System, due May 11, 2026) explicitly seeking intraosseous infusion needles and devices for emergency medical response; and the City of Tampa Bid 26-P-00145 (Medical and First Aid Supplies, due March 13, 2026, estimated contract value $700,000) covering 169 line items of medical consumables for the Fire Department Rescue Division. The Tampa procurement is sheltered for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% bid discount available to qualified vendors.