UNSPSC 42143514: Ear wash systems

In this classification, this commodity indicates a system consisting of products, consumables and accessories that are used to execute an ear wash procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Ear wash systems under 21 CFR 880.6960 and under FDA product code OGQ. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42143514 Ear wash systems (Commodity) shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity tagged under the code. The six most recent opportunities spanning February through June 2026 involve flight helmets and accessories, custodial supplies, safety equipment and supplies, first aid supplies, heat relief supplies, and firefighter personal protective equipment—none of which are ear wash systems. The purchasing bodies include the City of Phoenix Police and Fire Departments, Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Jackson County Missouri, the School Board of Pinellas County Florida, and Hart County Georgia, representing a mix of municipal procurement offices, school districts, and county governments.

The geographic spread covers Arizona, Texas, Missouri, Florida, and Georgia, with no clear concentration in any single jurisdiction. Without recent opportunities actually soliciting ear wash systems, the code appears dormant for state and local procurement purposes. The tagging mismatch suggests either a data classification error in how opportunities were assigned to this code or that the code itself has limited active use in the state and local marketplace. Business development professionals should verify directly with issuing bodies whether ear wash systems are being purchased under different codes or whether this commodity sees demand through alternative procurement channels such as cooperative purchasing vehicles or standardized equipment catalogs not reflected in posted opportunities.