UNSPSC 42151655: Dental pulp or vitality testers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a device that electronically ascertains the vitality of a tooth. US FDA regulates Dental pulp or vitality testers under 21 CFR 872.1730 and under FDA product code EAS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901849.

UNSPSC 42151655 Dental pulp or vitality testers is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity encompasses advanced intraoral scanning and diagnostic imaging equipment for dental clinical and educational settings. The code captures specialized digital dental technology that extends well beyond the abstract name to include 3D imaging devices used for capturing detailed representations of dentition and periodontal structures. State and local issuing bodies under this code include college and university health professions divisions—specifically dental hygiene and allied health departments—that procure equipment for clinical training, patient care simulation, and educational infrastructure. These institutions typically conduct procurement through sole-source justification processes when acquiring manufacturer-specific systems that integrate with existing clinical workflows and educational curricula.

Recent activity shows concentrated procurement by Florida higher education institutions. Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Dental Hygiene Department posted solicitation SS202620 on April 13, 2026 (with a due date of November 27, 2025) as a sole-source RFQ for four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc., valued at $143,196.00. The acquisition followed Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734(2)(a)(h) and Florida Statute 287.057, with a seven-business-day public posting period for sole-source justification review. The procurement reflects institutional investment in advanced 3D intraoral scanning technology to support clinical competency and orthodontic applications within dental hygiene curricula, illustrating the scope of specialized diagnostic and imaging equipment that moves under this code in state and local educational procurement.