UNSPSC 42201706: Medical ultrasound or doppler or echocardiograph probes

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an echocardiograph probe medical ultrasound or doppler or echocardiograph procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42201706 Medical ultrasound or doppler or echocardiograph probes is a Commodity code that encompasses ultrasound equipment and associated probes purchased by state and local healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying point-of-care ultrasound systems ranging from cart-based diagnostic platforms with advanced imaging modes and probe sets to handheld portable devices with cordless dual-headed probes, alongside veterinary ultrasound units for academic medical programs. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation (procuring medical surveillance equipment), higher-education institutions, nonprofit healthcare systems, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. The code captures both equipment procurement and the ancillary services bundled with hardware—maintenance contracts, warranties, training, Epic EHR system integration, DICOM connectivity, and cybersecurity compliance.

Recent activity spans Washington State, Texas, and Wisconsin. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted RFP 20260825 (due October 9, 2026) for occupational medical surveillance services that references medical examination protocols, though the primary scope centers on clinical services rather than ultrasound equipment procurement. University of Wisconsin-Madison issued RFB 2027-UWMSN-01412 (due July 30, 2026) for veterinary ultrasound units. Central Texas Community Health Centers (CommUnityCare) released RFP 202605001 (due June 11, 2026) seeking a mixed fleet of three cart-based ultrasound machines with linear, curvilinear, and phased array probes plus three handheld devices, specifying TE7 Max-equivalent cart systems with 21.5-inch HD displays, advanced imaging modes, 256 GB SSD storage, and approximately two hours of battery life, along with training, maintenance, warranty, and Epic integration. Vendors must demonstrate healthcare industry reputation, provide corporate references within two years, carry minimum $1 million per occurrence general liability insurance, and deliver DICOM and cybersecurity compliance documentation. CommUnityCare's evaluation weights specification compliance (20 points), total cost of ownership (15 points), ease of use (15 points), portability and battery life (15 points), Epic and PACS compatibility (15 points), vendor reputation (10 points), and HIPAA-compliant data management (10 points).