UNSPSC 42181529: Esthesiometers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a device for measuring the tactile sensitivity of the skin in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901849.

UNSPSC 42181529 Esthesiometers is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice encompasses medical diagnostic and measurement devices, particularly blood pressure cuffs and related monitoring equipment deployed by fire rescue and emergency medical services. State and local governments buy these devices for integration with existing clinical infrastructure — most notably Stryker monitor/defibrillator systems used by county fire rescue departments. The issuing bodies span county governments, municipalities, and special-purpose districts, with fire rescue services and emergency response divisions representing the primary end-users. Hillsborough County, Florida (sole-source procurement for Technicuff 3-in-1 blood pressure cuffs and hoses compatible with the Stryker LP35 system) exemplifies the pattern of equipment procurement tied to specific clinical platforms and validated compatibility requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, with Hillsborough County issuing a sole-source notice (SS2600228) in April 2026 for $44,385.00 in Technicuff blood pressure cuffs and hoses covering adult, pediatric, infant, and neonate sizes through December 31, 2026. The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department included respiratory monitoring and cardiac diagnostic supplies in a broader medical and first aid supplies ITB (26P00145) posted in March 2026 with an estimated value of $700,000.00 and designated as sheltered for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% bid discount available. The Hillsborough County procurement reflects the specialized nature of equipment in this code — Technicuff cuffs are the only non-OEM alternative compatible with the Stryker LP35 system with validated accuracy and clinical reliability, making sole-source procurement the path forward absent documented alternatives. The code shows narrow but active recent procurement in emergency medical services contexts, with emphasis on compatibility, durability, and direct technical support.