UNSPSC 42142548: Needle shaft extender

Shaft length extension between syringe and needle is sometimes required.

UNSPSC 42142548 Needle shaft extender is a Commodity code that encompasses intraosseous infusion needles and related equipment for emergency medical services, as evidenced by recent state and local procurements specifically naming EZ-IO and Vidacare systems for rapid vascular access during emergency response. State and local governments use this code to acquire the narrow-bore needles, stabilizers, and associated hardware that paramedics and EMTs deploy in time-critical patient care scenarios where traditional IV access is unavailable or delayed. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include county emergency services departments and fire rescue operations. Williamson County, Texas has posted two recent solicitations under this code: a sole-source purchase notice (26SS60) for EZ-IO needles, stabilizers, and drills due July 7, 2026, and a broader EMS medical and pharmaceutical items IFB (26IFB63) due August 4, 2026. Marion County, Florida issued procurement notice 09SS-103 on May 4, 2026 for Vidacare EZ-IO intraosseous infusion systems with a response deadline of May 11, 2026. The City of Tucson Fire Department procurement (260217) posted June 24, 2026 included EZ-IO equipment within a larger BLS/ALS pharmaceuticals and supplies scope due the same date.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with secondary procurement signals in Ohio and Colorado. Williamson County and Marion County represent the most active repeat buyers under the code in recent postings. The Tucson procurement demonstrates integration of needle-shaft equipment into larger EMS supply contracts at municipal fire departments. The code shows consistent demand driven by standardization initiatives within emergency response fleets and replacement of discontinued equipment models. Sole-source procurements (Williamson County 26SS60 and Marion County 09SS-103) signal vendor lock-in on specific manufacturer platforms, typical for life-safety medical equipment where training, protocol alignment, and clinical continuity constrain switching costs. Opportunity activity is current as of mid-July 2026, with multiple open deadlines spanning through August.