UNSPSC 42203504: Cardiac recorders

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a device to that is a battery-powered portable device that you control to tape-record the heart's electrical activity (ECG) in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42203504 Cardiac recorders is a Commodity code covering automated external defibrillators (AEDs), cardiac monitors, defibrillator accessories (batteries, pads, cuffs, hoses), and related service plans. State and local governments procure these devices for emergency medical response across schools, fire departments, county emergency management divisions, and municipal facilities. The recent activity shows strong demand for both capital equipment purchases and ongoing maintenance and service agreements; many jurisdictions pursue sole-source or re-solicitation awards with incumbent manufacturers like Zoll Medical Corporation and Cardiac Science to ensure compatibility with existing fleet equipment and standardize spare parts inventory.

Issuing bodies include school districts, county emergency management and fire services, municipal governments, and regional cooperative purchasing entities. Cobb County School District, Harris County (Texas), Marion County (Florida), Collier County (Florida), the City of Dallas, the City of Tampa, the City of Orlando, and the City of Eugene represent recent solicitors. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and Oregon, with Sourcewell (a Minnesota cooperative) extending procurement reach across Washington state and nationwide to participating jurisdictions. Representative recent opportunities include Cobb County School District's Q27009 quote request for AEDs and accessories (due July 6, 2026, approximately $50,000 estimated), Harris County's RFP 260079 for AEDs and related items (due May 18, 2026), the City of Tampa's 26P00028 competitive bid for Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AEDs and accessories (approximately $60,000 estimated, designated for Small Local Business Enterprise participation with 5 percent bid discount), Marion County's re-solicitation 21SS-044 for blood pressure cuffs and hoses compatible with LIFEPAK 15S defibrillators (due May 6, 2026), the City of Orlando's sole-source S26-0394 for X-Series defibrillator warranty and service plan with Zoll Medical Corporation ($318,123.66 total value, 65 units under three-year and two-year plans), and the City of Eugene's cooperative agreement notice for cardiac monitors from Stryker through Sourcewell ($1,446,743.80 estimated value).