UNSPSC 42143512: Ear wicks

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that consists of a stick with cotton or other absorbent material that is dipped into a fluid or compound then inserted into the ear as a topical application. US FDA regulates Ear wicks under 21 CFR 874.5220 and under FDA product code KCN. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 300590.

UNSPSC 42143512 Ear wicks is a Commodity code that covers medical devices and consumables used in ear treatment and examination. State and local governments procure ear wicks as part of broader medical supply and equipment purchases, typically through county health departments, hospital systems, and specialty medical centers. The recent procurement activity under this code, however, shows substantial scope misalignment. The three most recent opportunities tagged to this code involve a video laryngoscope (handheld airway device) from Collier County, Florida; ophthalmic instruments and supplies from Santa Clara County, California; and law enforcement equipment through a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing vehicle spanning five Washington counties and multiple jurisdictions across the United States and Canada. None of these solicitations specifically name ear wicks or ear-related medical devices.

The geographic spread of activity under this code reflects limited and scattered state and local engagement. Collier County (Florida), Santa Clara County (California), and Sourcewell's multi-jurisdictional law enforcement procurement represent isolated recent postings with no evident regional concentration. The Sourcewell RFP #061626, posted May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline, is a cooperative purchasing vehicle serving participating entities across Washington state and beyond, though the law enforcement equipment scope bears no clear relation to ear wicks. The Santa Clara County ITB-PRC-FY26-0664, posted June 21, 2026 with bids due July 10, 2026, covers ophthalmic instruments and accessories under a three-year contract requiring all-or-none bidding and pre-bid conference participation. Collier County's Notice of Intent to Single Source (PUR17682), posted July 30, 2026 with a May 11, 2026 challenge deadline, pursues a Verathon GlideScope laryngoscope and associated medical accessories through single-source procurement. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope; the tagged opportunities reflect apparent miscategorization in source systems rather than active state and local demand for ear wicks specifically.