UNSPSC 42181717: Electrocardiography EKG electrode bulbs

In this classification, this commodity indicates the peripheral calipers or rulers for a product that can record and measure electronic waves generated from the heart of a human. US FDA regulates Electrocardiography EKG electrode bulbs under 21 CFR 870.2360 and under FDA product code DRX. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42181717 Electrocardiography EKG electrode bulbs is a Commodity code that describes single-use or reusable electrode components used in cardiac diagnostic equipment within hospitals, clinics, and mobile medical units. State and local procurement activity under this code reflects demand from state health departments, county and municipal health systems, school district athletic programs, and emergency services agencies that operate mobile diagnostic units. The work involves sourcing standardized EKG electrode products — typically adhesive or gel-based sensors — through medical supply frameworks and cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate orders across multiple jurisdictions and allow agencies to draw from inventory as clinical need arises.

Recent opportunities show this code being solicited primarily through cooperative purchasing consortia rather than direct agency RFPs. The Texas NASPO ValuePoint RFP NVP_1443 (due November 9, 2026) covers Idaho medical supplies across multiple product categories including electrocardiography components and establishes pricing and terms for distribution to Idaho state agencies and participating public entities; the framework permits volume discounts and tiered pricing based on order quantities. A separate Sourcewell RFP #061626 (posted May 12, 2026, due June 16, 2026) for law enforcement equipment appears unrelated to EKG electrodes and does not represent relevant activity under this code. The medical supplies opportunity indicates that state and local procurement under 42181717 flows primarily through standing cooperative agreements rather than frequent open competition, with Idaho and Texas showing recent framework-level activity, and participating entities across multiple states accessing established vendor relationships through consortium purchasing vehicles.