UNSPSC 42203403: Diagnostic or interventional vascular catheter introducers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used to introduce a flexible tube inserted through a vein or artery in a diagnostic or interventional procedure. US FDA regulates Diagnostic or interventional vascular catheter introducers under 21 CFR 870.1340 and under FDA product code DYB. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901839.

UNSPSC 42203403 Diagnostic or interventional vascular catheter introducers is a Commodity code that captures specialized vascular access devices and related catheters purchased by state and local health agencies and public safety departments. State and local governments buy vascular introducers, IV stabilization devices, and associated catheter supplies for use in state-supported living centers, emergency medical services, and other healthcare delivery settings. The issuing bodies include state health and human services departments and municipal fire departments, with purchases typically embedded in larger medical supply procurements that may include gastrostomy tubes, feeding sets, SpO2 sensors, and related consumables. Most solicitations use standard procurement vehicles such as IFB and sealed-bid instruments, with contracts generally structured as blanket purchase agreements or annual supply awards with firm-fixed pricing.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0017603 on July 15, 2026 for medical supplies, equipment, and small tools for the Abilene State Supported Living Center, with responses due July 30, 2026, specifying vascular catheters and IV stabilization devices among nine line items; the contract runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 with an option to extend one additional year. The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department solicited medical and first aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division under ITB 26P00145, posted March 25, 2026, encompassing 169 line items including endotracheal tubes and airway devices with an estimated contract value of $700,000.00 and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; this procurement was designated as a sheltered market opportunity for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% bid discount not to exceed $10,000.