UNSPSC 42144100: Pleural cavity drain products

In this classification, this class includes, products, components, accessories, and supplies, utilized in pleural cavity draining based medical procedures.

UNSPSC 42144100 Pleural cavity drain products is a Class code that shows minimal alignment between its abstract definition and the work actually being solicited under it by state and local governments in recent months. The recent opportunities posted under this code center on irrigation systems, irrigation equipment, medical surveillance services, utility locating, and law enforcement equipment—none of which fall within the scope of pleural drainage devices or related thoracic medical equipment. The Georgia World Congress Center Authority posted an RFP on September 18, 2026 for Calsense Irrigation Controller Upgrades at Atlanta-area facilities (due October 7, 2026), requiring furnishing and installing eight CS3000 pedestal controller upgrades, wall-mount controllers, and communications equipment at two locations. The City of Pembroke Pines, Florida issued a Quick Quote on August 19, 2026 (same-day deadline) for a PSI Duplex Control Panel rated for irrigation use, estimated at $12,000. Fort Worth Housing Solutions posted a request for irrigation services quotes due August 24, 2026, though detail was sparse. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB on July 15, 2026 for medical supplies and equipment for the Abilene State Supported Living Center (due July 30, 2026), which included gastrostomy tubes, catheters, and IV equipment but not pleural devices. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP on August 25, 2026 for occupational medical surveillance services through Washington State Ferries (due October 9, 2026), requiring baseline and periodic examinations across 14 Washington ferry terminal locations.

Activity under this code appears geographically scattered—recent solicitations span Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Washington State—with no clear concentration or repeat buyer pattern. The issuing bodies are mixed jurisdictional types, including state health and transportation agencies, county and city governments, and special-purpose authorities. The code itself shows little relevant procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope of pleural drainage products; the opportunities posted appear to reflect data-entry misclassification rather than legitimate state and local demand for thoracic medical devices. A business development professional evaluating this code for pleural or thoracic medical device sales should treat it as inactive and seek opportunities through alternative sourcing channels or medical-equipment–specific UNSPSC families rather than expect volume or repeat activity here.