UNSPSC 42142809: Vascular compression stockings

In this classification, this commodity indicates a stocking (up to the calf or thigh) that apply compression to a patient's body part. These are also known as T.E.D stockings ( thromboembolism-deterrent ,T.E.D Compression stockings) they are manufactured and worn to provide support to the lymphatic drainage and veins of the lower extremities in the body. This product can be used by itself or in conjunction with vascular compression sleeves and pumps.

UNSPSC 42142809 Vascular compression stockings (Commodity) does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under this code. The recent opportunities instead show solicitations for automated external defibrillators (AEDs), cardiac monitors, defibrillator batteries and accessories, blood pressure cuffs, and miscellaneous medical supplies—none of which fall within vascular compression hosiery. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in how state and local procurement offices have tagged these opportunities or drift in how the code is being applied across jurisdictions. The actual work being solicited under this code number involves emergency medical equipment and general medical supplies procurement, not compression stockings.

The issuing bodies include school districts (Utica Community Schools in Michigan, Cobb County School District in Georgia), county governments (Sarasota County, Bryan County, Marion County, Harris County), state agencies (State of Colorado, State of Georgia, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), cities (City of Dallas), and cooperative purchasing consortia (NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell). Representative recent opportunities include Utica Community Schools' IFB for AEDs due October 28, 2026; the NASPO ValuePoint RFP 1443 for medical supplies (responses due November 9, 2026) administered through Idaho and South Dakota; Harris County's RFP for AEDs and related items (due May 18, 2026); and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for miscellaneous medical supplies including defibrillator pads for the Denton State Supported Living Center (due August 19, 2026, with historical volume around $50,000). Activity appears concentrated in Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Colorado, and Idaho, with several multi-state cooperative purchasing vehicles active. Given the code-to-content mismatch, verify the correct UNSPSC classification before committing pursuit resources.