UNSPSC 42182104: Stethoscope head

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is the head portion of a stethoscope used in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Stethoscope head under 21 CFR 868.1930 and under FDA product code BZS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42182104 Stethoscope head is a Commodity code that encompasses diagnostic and clinical monitoring equipment used by state and local healthcare, emergency response, and public safety agencies. The recent solicitations under this code reflect procurement of blood pressure cuffs, stethoscope components, and related monitoring equipment integrated with medical devices deployed in emergency medical services, law enforcement, and fire rescue operations. State and local buyers under this code include county health systems, municipal fire departments, county sheriffs' offices, and independent school districts. The work involves both standalone consumable supplies and equipment compatible with existing clinical infrastructure such as monitors and defibrillators.

The geographic spread of recent activity spans Florida, Texas, and multi-state cooperative purchasing initiatives. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County, Florida's sole source procurement (posted April 6, 2026) for Technicuff blood pressure cuffs and hoses compatible with the Stryker LP35 monitor/defibrillator system, with an estimated contract value of $44,385.00 for nine months through December 31, 2026; the City of Tampa's sealed-bid invitation (posted March 25, 2026) for medical and first aid supplies including respiratory equipment and monitoring electrodes for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, estimated at $700,000.00 and designated as a sheltered market for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% bid discount; and Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing RFP (posted May 12, 2026) for law enforcement equipment on behalf of participating entities throughout Washington, Texas, and other states, with proposals due June 16, 2026. The code shows modest recent activity concentrated in emergency response procurement, with emphasis on compatibility with incumbent clinical systems and quantity-based consumable supply contracts.