UNSPSC 42203602: Digital imaging communications in medicine DICOM standard system equipment

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as the devices that form a communication system to provision digital imaging procedures in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Digital imaging communications in medicine DICOM standard system equipment under 21 CFR 892.2050 and under FDA product code LLZ. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42203602 Digital imaging communications in medicine DICOM standard system equipment is a Commodity code that encompasses clinical and research imaging platforms standardizing medical image acquisition, storage, and analysis across healthcare and academic institutions. State and local public bodies soliciting under this code—primarily university health systems, hospital networks, and clinical research organizations—seek integrated solutions managing radiology imaging in DICOM format, digital pathology, and emerging imaging modalities while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and related regulations. Representative recent solicitations include the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's RFP for a comprehensive oncology clinical imaging and tumor measurement platform (Solicitation 74526P43, due August 7, 2026) supporting multi-modality imaging, centralized data management, rapid study onboarding, and Electronic Data Capture system integration for clinical trial management across multiple concurrent research programs.

The code shows limited recent activity in state and local procurement; the University of Texas opportunity represents the primary identifiable current market. Geographic concentration in Texas reflects academic medical center purchasing, with no broad multi-jurisdictional demand evident in recent postings. The scope of work—DICOM-compliant imaging workflows, secure data transfer, interoperability across systems, and regulatory compliance—targets vendors capable of enterprise-scale clinical and research imaging solutions rather than commodity hardware alone. Opportunities in this code typically involve longer procurement lead times, pre-bid engagement, and evaluation cycles weighted heavily toward technical capability and regulatory conformance rather than price competition.