UNSPSC 42143903: Colon catheters or rectal tubes

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity in an artificial insemination procedure. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901839.

UNSPSC 42143903 Colon catheters or rectal tubes is a Commodity code that frames state and local procurement of specialized medical supplies and equipment for healthcare and welfare operations, though recent solicitations show the code captures a broader range of catheter and tube products than the nominal scope alone suggests. State and local governments buy these products primarily through health and human services agencies and state-operated healthcare facilities to support medical surveillance programs, in-patient care at state institutions, and occupational health services. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Washington State Department of Transportation (on behalf of the Washington State Ferries) represent the kinds of issuing bodies purchasing under this code — state departments managing healthcare delivery, occupational medicine, and facility operations. Recent solicitations under this code include gastrostomy feeding tubes, IV stabilization devices, enteral feeding sets, and catheters alongside occupational medical examinations that may reference catheter-based diagnostics or post-examination supplies.

Recent activity is concentrated in Texas and Washington. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017603 on July 15, 2026 for medical supplies, equipment, and small tools for the Abilene State Supported Living Center, with bids due July 30, 2026; the procurement covers nine line items of specialized equipment including gastrostomy feeding tubes, catheters, feeding tubes, syringes, and related supplies from manufacturers including Cardinal Health, C.R. Bard, and Becton Dickinson, structured as a blanket purchase agreement with a September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 term. The Washington State Department of Transportation issued RFP20260825 on August 25, 2026 for occupational medical surveillance services with proposals due October 9, 2026, encompassing baseline and periodic medical examinations across 14 Washington ferry terminals and locations. The Texas opportunity reflects direct medical-supplies purchasing aligned with the code's nominal scope; the Washington opportunity, while tagged to this code, focuses on occupational medicine services rather than catheter procurement itself, suggesting potential code-classification misalignment in state-local sourcing systems.