UNSPSC 42143532: Medical air syringes

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an air syringe used in otological procedure. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901831.

UNSPSC 42143532 Medical air syringes is a Commodity code, but state and local governments posting under this code are actually soliciting personal protective equipment, first aid supplies, and specialized protective gear rather than medical air delivery devices. Recent opportunities tagged to this code include flight helmets with communication equipment and repair services for police and fire helicopter crews, first aid consumables such as bandages and gauze for school district warehouses, antiseptic wipes, prescription safety glasses with anti-fog coatings and in-person fitting services, KN95 masks, and general safety equipment including hard hats, gloves, hearing protection, and first aid kits for county departments. The issuing bodies are city procurement offices, county governments, school districts, and special-purpose authorities spanning the country—Phoenix, Philadelphia, Salem, Dallas County, Pinellas County Schools in Florida, Jackson County Missouri, and San Antonio's Northside Independent School District. The code shows a pattern of mismatch between its nominal scope and actual procurement activity; state and local agencies are using it to tag safety and medical consumables rather than pneumatic syringes specifically.

Geographic activity centers on Arizona, Florida, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Missouri based on the most recent postings. The City of Phoenix issued RFQ 260319 in September 2026 for Gentex Alpha Eagle flight helmets, accessories, and repair services with sealed offers due July 6, 2026, requiring the contractor to maintain an Arizona location and OEM certifications for a five-year term with two optional two-year extensions. The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida posted ITB 25-CR-069 in September 2026 for first aid supplies—34 line items of consumables with approximately $130,000 in estimated annual usage and a contract period running February 11, 2026 through February 10, 2027, with bid submission due November 20, 2025. Jackson County, Missouri solicited safety equipment and supplies through a 24-month supply contract with two optional 12-month renewal periods, with estimated annual spending of $32,000 and bid submission due June 9, 2026. The City of Philadelphia sought KN95 masks under a micro purchase through PHLContracts with a quote deadline of August 3, 2026 and a $40,000 cap adjusted annually by CPI-U. Given the mismatch between code name and actual procurement, pursuit interest should weigh the actual demand signal—safety and protective equipment consumables—rather than the nominal code definition.