UNSPSC 42143513: Otological instruments

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an instrument in the treatment of diseases of the ear. US FDA regulates Otological instruments under 21 CFR 874.4490 and under FDA product code LMS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42143513 Otological instruments (Commodity) covers medical diagnostic and surgical instruments for ear care, though recent state and local solicitations show limited activity directly aligned with otological scope. The code name suggests ear-specific devices such as otoscopes, cerumen curettes, and related diagnostic tools, but the opportunities posted under this code in the past three months reflect broader medical instrumentation procurement—primarily ophthalmic and airway-management equipment rather than otological products. State and local buyers tagging their medical equipment solicitations with this code include health departments, specialty medical centers, fire departments, and county procurement offices. The County of Santa Clara, the State of California, Collier County (Florida), and the City of Tampa each posted medical device or supply solicitations during the review period, though only the Santa Clara opportunity explicitly addresses ophthalmic instruments and none directly solicit otological equipment.

Geographic activity concentrates in California and Florida, with secondary scattered activity in Texas and Washington state cooperative purchasing. The County of Santa Clara posted ITB-PRC-FY26-0664 for ophthalmic instruments, services, supplies, and accessories on June 21, 2026, with bids due July 10, 2026—an all-or-none bid requiring qualified manufacturer or distributor status and authorized service and maintenance capability for all listed products. The State of California issued RFB IS-26200820-1 for TONO-PEN AVIA (an applanation tonometer for measuring intraocular pressure) on April 9, 2026, due April 24, 2026, with set-asides available for certified small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses. Collier County, Florida issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source from Verathon Inc. for GlideScope Go 2 video laryngoscope equipment through 2029. The City of Tampa solicited medical and first aid supplies (IFB 26-P-00145) for fire rescue use, with a $700,000 estimated contract value and SLBE set-aside, due March 13, 2026. The code shows limited direct otological procurement activity in the recent market.