UNSPSC 42182012: Nasal exam specula or dilators

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a specula or dilator tips associated with nasal exam scopes in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Nasal exam specula or dilators under 21 CFR 878.18 and under FDA product code FXE. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42182012 Nasal exam specula or dilators is a Commodity code that covers specialized medical diagnostic instruments used in examination and patient care, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows limited direct solicitation for the device itself. Instead, the code appears in broader medical supply and equipment procurements where nasal specula are included as line items within larger bundles of clinical tools and consumables. State and local buyers procuring under this code include city fire rescue departments, county health systems, school districts acquiring instructional medical equipment, and cooperative purchasing consortiums serving multi-jurisdictional public agencies. The scope of work encompasses purchase, delivery, and integration of nasal specula into existing clinical workflows, often bundled with related diagnostic and treatment equipment such as blood pressure cuffs, airway devices, and emergency medical supplies. Vendors typically supply the devices in multiple sizes (pediatric, adult, neonate variants when applicable) and must ensure compatibility with existing medical infrastructure and compliance with clinical standards.

Recent activity shows procurement concentrated in Florida and Texas, with multi-state participation through cooperative frameworks. The City of Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division posted an IFB (Bid 26-P-00145) on March 25, 2026, due March 13, 2026, for medical and first aid supplies including 169 line items for approximately $700,000.00, designated as a sheltered market opportunity for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% bid discount. Hillsborough County, Florida issued a sole source notice (SS2600228) on April 6, 2026, due April 13, 2026, for blood pressure cuffs and related medical equipment at $44,385.00 through December 31, 2026, though this procurement does not explicitly reference nasal specula. Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas posted an RFP (26-101) on April 17, 2026, due June 5, 2026, for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics resources spanning health sciences instruction. Sourcewell, the Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP 061626 on May 12, 2026, due June 16, 2026, for law enforcement equipment available to thousands of governmental agencies across the United States and Canada, though the connection to nasal specula in this solicitation is indirect. The code shows light recent activity specifically targeted to nasal exam instruments; opportunities are more often embedded within consolidated medical supply or equipment framework agreements.