UNSPSC 42142743: Latex-free intermittent catheter

In this classification, this commodity indicates a Latex-free product consisting of a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into the uterus to empty the bladder and then the catheter is removed.

UNSPSC 42142743 Latex-free intermittent catheter is a Commodity code covering specialized single-use urological devices procured by state health and human services agencies, municipal fire and rescue departments, and other state and local health care and emergency-response entities. The catheters are typically sourced as part of broader medical supply and equipment blanket purchase agreements that bundle multiple device categories and consumables. State and local buyers use these agreements to maintain standing inventory at supported-living facilities, emergency medical services divisions, and other clinical settings, with quantities that fluctuate based on patient census and operational needs. Pricing is structured as firm and fixed unit rates with manufacturer specifications, and contracts often reserve the right to adjust prices based on economic indices or allow downward adjustments at the buyer's discretion. Evaluation focuses on specification compliance, delivery capability, and price competitiveness rather than manufacturer exclusivity.

Recent activity centers in Texas and Florida. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017603 in July 2026 for medical supplies and equipment including catheters for the Abilene State Supported Living Center, with response due July 30, 2026, as a blanket purchase agreement running September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department posted ITB 26P00145 in March 2026 for 169 line items of medical and first aid supplies (estimated contract value $700,000.00) for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, designated as a sheltered market opportunity for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% bid discount, responses due March 13, 2026. Both solicitations identify specific products by manufacturer and model number from vendors including Cardinal Health, C.R. Bard, and Becton Dickinson, reflecting the standardized sourcing and inventory-management practices typical of health system and emergency-response procurement.