UNSPSC 42203434: Apex or vibro cardiographs

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as in the graphic recording of either of cardiac pulsations from the region of the apex, usually of the left ventricle, and resembling the ventricular pressure curve (noninvasive or the graphic recording of the vibrations of the chest wall of relatively high frequency that are produced by the action of the heart in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901819.

UNSPSC 42203434 Apex or vibro cardiographs, a Commodity code, covers specialized cardiac monitoring and diagnostic equipment that state and local governments purchase for healthcare facilities, emergency medical services, and supported living centers. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers procuring cardiac monitoring electrodes, SpO2 sensors, and related cardiac assessment devices alongside broader medical equipment and first aid supplies. The code appears in mixed-scope medical procurement—often bundled with general medical consumables rather than solicited as a standalone product line—suggesting buyers treat cardiac monitoring devices as part of integrated medical supply contracts rather than specialty cardiac equipment purchases.

Issuing bodies include state health and human services departments and municipal fire and rescue divisions. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) issued IFB HHS0017603 on July 15, 2026 for medical supplies and equipment for the Abilene State Supported Living Center, with bids due July 30, 2026; the solicitation listed SpO2 sensors and related cardiac monitoring items among nine line items. The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department posted ITB 26-P-00145 on March 25, 2026 for medical and first aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, a $700,000 estimated contract with 169 line items including cardiac monitoring electrodes and endotracheal tubes, bids due March 13, 2026; this procurement was designated a sheltered market opportunity for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% bid discount up to $10,000. Geographic activity spans Texas and Florida in recent postings. Both solicitations favor fixed pricing, firm-fixed terms, and established vendor lists with specific manufacturer codes from suppliers such as Nonin and Cardinal Health.