UNSPSC 42161909: Therapeutic apheresis machine filters

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a filter for therapeutic apheresis machine. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42161909 Therapeutic apheresis machine filters is a Commodity-tier code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it reflect a significant mismatch: the recent solicitations are for ultrasound systems, laser surgical equipment, ventilators, law enforcement equipment, and intraosseous infusion devices—none of which are apheresis machine filters or closely related therapeutic filtration products. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. State and local health systems, counties, and educational institutions are posting these opportunities, but they are acquiring distinct diagnostic imaging, surgical support, respiratory care, and emergency medical equipment rather than the therapeutic filtration devices the code nominally covers.

The geographic spread of the recent postings spans Florida (Valencia College in Orange County and Marion County procurement), California (San Mateo County Medical Center), Florida again (Hillsborough County), and a multi-state cooperative purchasing vehicle administered by Sourcewell on behalf of Washington state jurisdictions and broader public-sector participation. The largest posted opportunities include San Mateo County's five-year surgical power equipment RFP and Hillsborough County's $140,225 three-year ventilator maintenance contract (ITB 26-00275, due June 12, 2026); however, neither procurement targets apheresis filtration. Given the absence of solicitations for therapeutic apheresis machine filters in the recent opportunity block, firms pursuing this code should expect limited near-term state and local demand signals and should verify whether the code assignment itself reflects procurement office classification practices that may not align with the commodity's actual market use in the state and local sector.