UNSPSC 42142533: Needle for intravenous or arterial administration ports

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a hollow needle commonly used for rapid delivery or evacuation of liquids in an intravenous or arterial administration port based procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Needle for intravenous or arterial administration ports under 21 CFR 880.5440 and under FDA product code FPA. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42142533 Needle for intravenous or arterial administration ports is a Commodity code that covers needles and catheter components used to establish and maintain vascular access in clinical and emergency settings. State and local governments procure these items primarily through health agencies, public universities, emergency medical services, and state-supported medical facilities. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission recently solicited IV stabilization devices and related infusion supplies under IFB HHS0017603 for the Abilene State Supported Living Center, due July 30, 2026, with branded options from Cardinal Health, C.R. Bard, and Becton Dickinson. Marion County, Florida posted solicitation 09SS-103 in May 2026 for Vidacare EZ-IO intraosseous infusion needles and devices to support emergency medical services operations. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued RFP 74526P16 in June 2026 for management and operation of an outpatient infusion center serving non-malignant conditions across multiple clinical specialties, though this procurement focuses on facility management rather than needle and catheter supply.

Recent activity clusters in Texas and Florida, with a secondary signal from broader multistate cooperative purchasing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and UT Health San Antonio represent state-level health system demand, while Marion County reflects county emergency medical services purchasing. The Sourcewell cooperative procurement for law enforcement equipment (RFP 061626, posted May 12, 2026) does not align with this code's scope and appears to be a miscategorization. Geographic concentration remains modest — Texas and Florida show concrete recent opportunities, but the source does not identify activity across other states. Evaluation typically emphasizes product specification compliance, manufacturer authorization, delivery capability, and firm pricing; set-asides and preference programs are not prominently featured in the recent postings.