UNSPSC 42143110: Perineal heaters

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product is used as a device designed to apply heat directly by contact, or indirectly from a radiant source, to the surface of the perineum (the area between the vulva and the anus) and is used to soothe or to help heal the perineum after an episiotomy (incision of the vulvar orifice for obstetrical purposes). Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 730441.

UNSPSC 42143110 Perineal heaters is a Commodity code that spans medical equipment and supplies used in clinical, institutional, and emergency-response settings. State and local governments buy perineal heating devices primarily through cooperative purchasing vehicles and school district procurement channels, often bundled into broader equipment solicitations rather than as standalone line items. The code appears across law enforcement and educational procurement, reflecting its presence in first-aid kits, emergency medical supplies, and institutional healthcare inventories managed by public agencies.

Recent activity shows perineal heaters tagged within much larger cooperative and district-level procurement initiatives. Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 (due June 16, 2026) for Law Enforcement Equipment on behalf of participating entities across Washington state counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, plus jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada; perineal heaters would fall within the broader law enforcement medical and first-aid equipment scope of that solicitation. Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas issued RFP #26-101 on April 17, 2026 (due June 5, 2026) for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources and equipment, with responses due electronically through Bonfire by June 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM and contract start targeted for September 1, 2026. The code shows limited standalone procurement activity; perineal heaters typically surface as components within health sciences, emergency response, or first-aid equipment categories rather than as discrete purchasing opportunities.