UNSPSC 42203429: Pericardiocentesis catheters

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening in a parocardiocentesis procedure. US FDA regulates Pericardiocentesis catheters under 21 CFR 870.1250 and under FDA product code DQY. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901839.

UNSPSC 42203429 Pericardiocentesis catheters is a Commodity code that encompasses specialized medical catheters and related cardiovascular intervention devices procured by state and local health agencies and emergency response departments. State and local buyers are acquiring these products primarily as part of broader medical supply contracts that include gastrostomy feeding tubes, IV stabilization devices, endotracheal tubes, and other clinical consumables used in institutional healthcare settings and emergency medical services. The issuing bodies include state health and human services departments managing institutional care facilities, as well as municipal fire and rescue divisions. Vendors supply products under blanket purchase agreements or competitive sealed bid processes, typically with firm fixed pricing, delivery windows measured in days, and contract terms of one to two years with optional renewals.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission recently solicited medical supplies including catheters for the Abilene State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017603, with bids due July 30, 2026, naming Cardinal Health, C.R. Bard, Becton Dickinson, AV Anos, and Nonin as approved brands. The City of Tampa Purchasing Department issued a competitive sealed bid (26P00145) for medical and first aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, with an estimated contract value of $700,000 and a response deadline of March 13, 2026; this procurement was sheltered for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% bid discount capped at $10,000. Recent activity shows geographic spread across Texas and Florida, with state institutional healthcare providers and municipal emergency services as primary buyers. Both solicitations require compliance with safety data sheet documentation, accessibility standards, and state-specific procurement and labor compliance requirements.