UNSPSC 42201804: Medical c arm x ray units

in this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a device used in a x ray using a c arm based x ray machine procedures in a medical setting. Medical c arm x ray units under 21 CFR and under FDA product code RBS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902214.

UNSPSC 42201804 Medical C-arm X-ray units, a Commodity code, covers diagnostic and interventional imaging equipment including mobile fluoroscopic C-arm X-ray systems, ultrasound machines, and specialized radiologic imaging suites that state and local governments procure for clinical, educational, and diagnostic use. The scope encompasses both capital equipment acquisition and integrated installation services. Recent solicitations show a mix of educational institutions (colleges and universities) acquiring equipment for allied health and diagnostic programs, healthcare systems purchasing integrated imaging suites, and specialized facilities obtaining preclinical and occupational imaging systems. Educational buyers dominate the recent activity, driven by diagnostic medical sonography, dental hygiene, and radiobiology program needs, while healthcare systems and government transportation agencies represent secondary but significant demand segments.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington, with particular concentration among state university systems and community college networks. Valencia College (Florida) posted two sole-source procurements in October 2026—a Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System ($96,093.00, Sole Source procurement under Florida Statute 287.057) and four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology ($143,196.00, same statutory authority)—both supporting allied health educational programs. The University of Wisconsin-Madison solicited bids for a Mobile Fluoroscopic C-Arm X-ray Imaging System (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01327, due August 17, 2026). Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center issued an IFB for a complete Precision X-Ray preclinical imaging and irradiation system including SmART+ unit, collimators, and one-year service (IFB 739-SL3825170, due September 11, 2026, with HUB Subcontracting Plan required). Georgia Institute of Technology's Board of Regents solicited a complete radiology suite with purchase, delivery, and installation (RFQ PE50300RFQ2027000000343, due September 25, 2026). Maricopa County (Arizona) issued an IFB for radiologic equipment and installation services at three colleges (IFB362910, due October 22, 2026). Broward County Aviation Department (Florida) posted an RFI regarding maintenance services for proprietary Rapiscan and VOTI X-ray inspection systems (RFI BLD2132311F1, due July 28, 2026), signaling intent to designate sole-source or sole-brand status for specialized equipment support.