UNSPSC 42181708: Electrocardiography EKG monitoring electrode patches

In this classification, this commodity indicates the peripheral patches used to complete electrode capabilities for a product are specially designed to Monitor electronic waves generated from the heart of a human. The product records and measure electronic waves. US FDA regulates Electrocardiography EKG electrode patches under 21 CFR 870.2360 and under FDA product code DRX. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42181708 Electrocardiography EKG monitoring electrode patches is a Commodity code covering adhesive electrode patches used in cardiac monitoring and diagnostic applications within state and local healthcare and emergency services. State and local governments procure these patches through medical supply cooperative purchasing frameworks and emergency services equipment consortia, typically as consumable items for hospital systems, ambulance services, fire departments, and emergency medical services. The code reflects routine clinical procurement where state agencies and participating local jurisdictions establish framework agreements with medical supply vendors to ensure steady availability of standardized EKG electrodes at negotiated pricing.

Recent activity under this code shows limited visible state and local solicitation volume. The most clearly relevant recent opportunity is Texas posting NASPO ValuePoint RFP NVP_1443 on October 6, 2026 (response due November 9, 2026) for Idaho medical supplies through the cooperative purchasing consortium, which encompasses electrode patches and related cardiac monitoring consumables as part of a broader medical supply catalog procurement. A second recent opportunity—Sourcewell RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment, posted May 12, 2026 with response due June 16, 2026—shows geographic reach across Washington, Minnesota, and participating jurisdictions nationwide, but addresses equipment rather than disposable electrode patches, suggesting possible misclassification or secondary relevance to the code. Activity concentrates in cooperative purchasing vehicles (NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell) rather than direct individual-agency RFPs, indicating that vendors should focus business development on consortium master agreements and framework contracts that serve multiple jurisdictions simultaneously rather than pursuing individual health department or EMS agency solicitations.