UNSPSC 42181904: Multiparameter vital sign units

in this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a device used in a multiparameter vital sign procedures in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Multiparameter vital sign units under 21 CFR 870.23 and under FDA product code PLB. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42181904 Multiparameter vital sign units (Commodity) encompasses electronic monitoring equipment, sensors, and integrated platforms that state and local healthcare, public safety, and education agencies procure to track patient physiological parameters in emergency response, clinical, and food service compliance contexts. The code sees activity across healthcare districts, county fire rescue departments, and school nutrition programs, with issuing bodies ranging from safety-net healthcare systems to county emergency medical services and school districts pursuing both standalone monitoring hardware and integrated clinical decision-support platforms that incorporate vital sign data as a component of broader health IT infrastructure.

Recent opportunities reflect three distinct use cases: Central Health (Travis County Healthcare District) issued an RFQ in June 2026 for an AI-powered predictive analytics and clinical decision support platform addressing emergency department utilization and preventable readmissions across safety-net populations, with evaluation weighted toward technical capability, outcomes value, and responsible AI governance; Jones County School District issued an IFB in May 2026 for electronic temperature monitoring systems for school food service refrigeration units with 24/7 alerts and compliance documentation, running July 2026 through June 2027 with renewal options; and Marion County, Florida re-solicited blood pressure cuffs and hoses compatible with LIFEPAK 15S defibrillators for fire rescue operations in April 2026. A sixth-day mobile vital sign monitor opportunity posted in late June 2026 under solicitation 7095 lacks identifying details. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, Minnesota (via Sourcewell cooperative procurement), Georgia, and Washington state, with cooperative purchasing vehicles enabling multi-jurisdictional deployments. The code shows modest but steady state and local activity, though recent postings span healthcare systems, emergency services, and K-12 education rather than concentrating in a single sector.