UNSPSC 42142911: Contact lens inserters or removers

In this classification, this commodity indicates the peripheral inserters and removers for a product that uses a thin plastic lens placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct visual defects in a human. US FDA regulates Contact lens inserters or removers under 21 CFR 886.5420 and under FDA product code KYE. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42142911 Contact lens inserters or removers (Commodity) shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single recent opportunity tagged under this code is Sourcewell RFP #061626, a cooperative purchasing vehicle issued by Sourcewell on behalf of the State of Minnesota and participating entities across Washington state and beyond, soliciting law enforcement equipment — a category unrelated to ophthalmic devices or vision-care supplies. The mismatch suggests either a classification error in the opportunity posting or that this Commodity code does not reflect active demand from state and local buyers for contact lens insertion and removal devices at this time.

No recent state and local solicitations for contact lens inserters or removers appear in the available opportunities block. Given the specialized nature of the product and its typical end use in clinical or optometric settings rather than government operations, sustained procurement activity under this code across state and local jurisdictions is unlikely. Business development professionals should verify directly with relevant health department procurement offices, state university system procurement, or correctional-health services buyers before investing significant pursuit resources, as the code shows no demonstrated recent activity supporting standing market demand.