UNSPSC 42144406: Suction catheters

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 42144406 Suction catheters, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local procurement opportunities posted under this code. The available solicitations include a cooperative medical-supplies RFP through NASPO ValuePoint, energy recovery ventilator repair, tent installation, automated external defibrifiers, ventilator maintenance services, and law enforcement equipment — none of which center on suction catheters or related respiratory care supplies. The code shows little relevant recent activity matching its stated scope.

The mismatch suggests either misclassification of opportunities in the source data or infrequent procurement of suction catheters through formal solicitation at the state and local level. Buyers in this space may acquire these consumables through standing supply contracts, blanket purchase orders, or cooperative purchasing agreements not surfaced in the recent-opportunities block. A business development professional evaluating whether to pursue activity under this code should verify with target agencies whether suction catheter procurement is routed through broader medical supply frameworks (such as NASPO ValuePoint or state-level GPOs) rather than standalone competitive solicitations.