UNSPSC 42152003: Dental film processors

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that processes dental films. US FDA regulates Dental film processors under 21 CFR 892.19 and under FDA product code EGY. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901010.

UNSPSC 42152003 Dental film processors is a Commodity code that actually encompasses procurement of panoramic and intraoral dental imaging systems, digital scanning technology, and associated installation, maintenance, and support services—a significant mismatch between the nominal code name and what state and local buyers are actually soliciting. Recent opportunities show state health agencies, county health departments, and educational institutions acquiring complete panoramic X-ray systems (VATECH PAX-I, ProMax S2), wireless digital intraoral scanners (iTero Lumina, TRIOS 5), and specialized preventative maintenance for radiation-generating dental and diagnostic imaging equipment. The issuing-body mix spans state health commissions (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, California), county government (Broward County Aviation Department, Cuyahoga County), and higher-education dental programs (Valencia College School of Allied Health). Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, California, Florida, and Ohio, with occasional activity in other states.

Recent solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting bids for a VATECH PAX-I panoramic X-ray unit (IFB HHS0017400, due June 22, 2026, historical spend of $54,277.95, with an addendum issued June 8, 2026); the State of California procuring ProMax S2 Panoramic equipment (RFB RFBIS26201004, due June 19, 2026, with Amendment 01 posted June 4, 2026); Valencia College acquiring 4 iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc. as sole source ($143,196.00 total); and Broward County Aviation Department issuing an RFI (BLD2132311F1, due July 28, 2026) seeking maintenance services for Rapiscan X-ray inspection systems. Cuyahoga County posted RQ 16354 for preventative maintenance on radiation-generating equipment (due March 20, 2026). Procurements typically include firm fixed-price equipment supply with installation, training, warranty provisions, and post-award support; some are sole-source or sole-brand designations that invite challenge through RFI or RFQ processes.