UNSPSC 42151676: Dental knives

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that are used as knives in dental procedures. US FDA regulates Dental knives under 21 CFR 872.4565 and under FDA product code DZN. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42151676 Dental knives is a Commodity code that covers specialized dental equipment and instruments, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal relevant solicitation volume. The single recent opportunity identified does not align with the code's nominal scope: Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Dental Hygiene Department posted a sole source procurement (SS202620) for 4 iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc., valued at $143,196.00. These are 3D digital intraoral scanning devices used for dental imaging and orthodontic applications, not dental knives. The procurement was conducted under Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734(2)(a)(h) and Florida Statute 287.057, with no set-aside designations noted.

The code shows limited recent activity specific to actual dental knives or related cutting instruments at the state and local level. Geographic activity is presently concentrated in Florida, based on the single available record. The Valencia College opportunity represents an institution-specific acquisition with a narrow, sole source justification and no broader competitive bidding, making it an outlier in scope rather than representative of typical dental knife procurement. Firms evaluating this code should expect sporadic activity tied to dental program curriculum needs, educational institution purchases, and clinical facility equipment upgrades rather than consistent demand across multiple issuing bodies.