UNSPSC 42171805: Jaw spreaders

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a jaw spreader during a mobile medical services procedure. US FDA regulates Jaw spreaders under 21 CFR 874.4420 and under FDA product code KBW. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42171805 Jaw spreaders is a Commodity code that encompasses intraosseous infusion devices and related emergency medical equipment used by EMS, fire departments, and hospitals to establish rapid vascular access during trauma response and emergency care. State and local governments purchase these devices—particularly the EZ-IO and related intraosseous systems—as part of comprehensive EMS medical supply contracts or through standalone procurement for fire rescue departments. The code sees activity across county EMS operations, municipal fire departments, and regional emergency services; issuing bodies range from small county fire rescue departments to large city fire departments and county emergency management divisions.

Recent procurement activity centers on Texas, Florida, and Georgia jurisdictions. Williamson County, Texas issued sole-source IFB 26IFB63 for EMS medical and pharmaceutical items (due August 4, 2026) and a separate sole-source purchase (26SS60) for EZ-IO needles, stabilizers, and drills from Teleflex Medical Incorporated (due July 7, 2026). Marion County, Florida posted procurement 09SS-103 for Vidacare EZ-IO intraosseous infusion systems (due May 11, 2026). Henry County, Georgia issued BID #26-34 for miscellaneous medical supplies for its Fire Department, an annual contract with sealed bids due April 8, 2026, which encompasses airway and trauma devices integrated with inventory management platforms. The City of Dallas and Orange County, Florida have posted broader EMS equipment and medical supply solicitations that include intraosseous devices as line items within larger five-year term contracts. Procurement activity is active but typically embedded within larger medical supply contracts rather than as standalone purchases; sole-source procurements for manufacturer-specific equipment (Teleflex, Vidacare) reflect standardization preferences by county EMS operations.