UNSPSC 42143208: Intrauterine insemination cannulas

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a thin tube inserted into a vein or body cavity to administer medicine, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument associated with a procedure. in this case, it is used as part of a procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the uterus) into the uterus (the womb) to deposit a sperm sample directly into the uterus. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901831.

UNSPSC 42143208 Intrauterine insemination cannulas (Commodity) shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The two most recent opportunities tagged to this code—a Sourcewell cooperative RFP for law enforcement equipment and a Klein ISD RFP for career technical education and advanced academics instructional resources—fall entirely outside the scope of reproductive medical devices. The code's nominal commodity does not align with what state and local governments are actually buying under this classification.

The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the underlying source data or a fundamental disconnect between the UNSPSC assignment and procurement practice in this category. Business development professionals should verify the accuracy of any RFP or IFB notices tagged to this code before committing pursuit resources, and consider whether the category itself warrants monitoring or should be deprioritized pending clarification of its actual market activity.