UNSPSC 42181716: Electrocardiography EKG accessories

In this classification, this commodity indicates the accessories for a product that can record and measure electronic waves generated from the heart of a human. US FDA regulates Electrocardiography EKG accessories under 21 CFR 870.2340 and under FDA product code DPS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42181716 Electrocardiography EKG accessories is a Commodity code representing diagnostic and monitoring devices used in medical and emergency-response settings. State and local governments procure EKG cables, electrode pads, recording paper, lead wires, connectors, and related consumables and replacement parts to support clinical operations at public health departments, emergency medical services, county hospitals, and municipal fire and police departments. The buying pattern across recent solicitations reflects a mix of direct procurement by state health agencies and participation in cooperative purchasing frameworks that pool demand across multiple jurisdictions and public entities. Issuing bodies include state health departments, county emergency services, municipal police and fire departments, and special-purpose districts leveraging cooperative vehicles such as NASPO ValuePoint and Sourcewell.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Mountain West and Upper Midwest. Idaho state agencies posted a NASPO ValuePoint RFP (NVP_1443) on October 6, 2026 for medical supplies with a November 9, 2026 response deadline, establishing framework pricing and terms for state agencies and participating public entities; the scope encompasses multiple medical supply categories with competitive unit pricing and potential volume discounts. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026 deadline, though the available documentation does not clarify whether EKG accessories fall within that procurement's scope or represent a mislabeled opportunity. Vendors pursuing this code should confirm alignment with recent cooperative purchasing cycles and ensure product catalogs and unit pricing are ready for framework-agreement submissions.