UNSPSC 42151691: Endodontic apex locators

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is an electronic device used in endodontics determine the position of the apical constriction and thus determine the length of the root canal space. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901839.

UNSPSC 42151691 Endodontic apex locators is a Commodity code that sees minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The three most recent opportunities posted under this code show substantial mismatch with endodontic equipment: Valencia College solicited iTero Lumina intraoral scanners for dental hygiene education; Texas A&M sought a broad pool of vendors for general dental and medical equipment and supplies through a master order agreement; and the City of Arlington requested a cyanide flow analyzer for wastewater treatment operations—a utility instrument entirely outside dental care. Only the Valencia College scanner procurement touches dental practice, and it targets orthodontic and general dental imaging rather than endodontic root-canal procedures specifically.

Recent activity is sparse and geographically scattered across Florida, Texas, and Texas (Austin area), with no repeat issuing bodies or concentration in a particular state or sector. Valencia College's sole-source acquisition of $143,196.00 for four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc. closed November 27, 2025; Texas A&M's ITB for a dental and medical equipment vendor pool closed September 3, 2026; and the City of Arlington's RFP for a cyanide analyzer closed September 10, 2026. The code appears to capture equipment tagged broadly under dental or medical procurement rather than endodontic-specific apex locators, suggesting either miscoding by issuing bodies or use of this commodity code as a catch-all within dental procurement categories. Business development professionals should verify whether this code reflects genuine endodontic procurement demand before committing resources to track or pursue opportunities under it.