UNSPSC 42201712: Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echocardiograph or echocardiograph units for general diagnostic use

in this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a device used in a medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echocardiograph or echocardiograph procedures in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echocardiograph or echocardiograph units for general diagnostic use under 21 CFR 892.1550 and under FDA product code IYN. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901819.

UNSPSC 42201712 Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echocardiograph or echocardiograph units for general diagnostic use is a Commodity code covering the purchase and deployment of ultrasound imaging systems and related diagnostic equipment. State and local governments procure under this code for clinical, occupational health, and veterinary applications — including cart-based and handheld diagnostic ultrasound units with advanced imaging modes, integrated PACS and EHR connectivity, and comprehensive service packages covering maintenance, training, and deployment. Issuing bodies include state transportation agencies, universities, community health centers, and other public health systems; recent opportunities show activity from state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), academic institutions (University of Wisconsin-Madison), and nonprofit healthcare networks (Central Texas Community Health Centers / CommUnityCare).

Recent activity centers in Washington State and Texas. The Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of Washington State Ferries, issued RFP 20260825 on August 25, 2026, requesting occupational medical surveillance services with proposals due October 9, 2026 — though this opportunity emphasizes physician-led examination services rather than equipment procurement per se. University of Wisconsin-Madison issued RFB 2027-UWMSN-01412 on July 22, 2026, for veterinary ultrasound units with bids due July 30, 2026. Central Texas Community Health Centers issued RFP 2026-05-001 on June 11, 2026, for a mixed fleet of point-of-care ultrasound equipment comprising three cart-based systems (specified to TE7 Max equivalent with 21.5-inch HD displays, linear/curvilinear/phased array probes, B-mode and Doppler imaging modes, and 256 GB SSD storage) and three handheld cordless devices with IP67 protection and iOS/Android connectivity, evaluated on 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 healthcare reputation (10 points), and HIPAA data management (10 points), with proposals due June 11, 2026. CommUnityCare requires vendors to demonstrate current regulatory certifications, carry minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 aggregate liability insurance, and integrate with existing Epic EHR and PACS systems.