UNSPSC 42211502: Crutches

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a pair of implements that function as a mobility aid that transfers weight from the legs to the upper body. US FDA regulates Crutches under 21 CFR 890.3150 and under FDA product code IPR. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 660200.

UNSPSC 42211502 Crutches is a Commodity code that captures assistive mobility and accessibility equipment purchased by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code encompasses a broader range of adaptive devices and home modification services than the nominal "crutches" designation alone. State and local buyers—primarily educational cooperatives, workforce development agencies, and special-education programs—procure crutches alongside related assistive technology, wheelchair-accessible fixtures, ceiling lift systems, and smart home accessibility installations through this code. The Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas, serving member school districts and education service centers, uses catalog discount procurement vehicles to aggregate special education and supplies purchasing; the Texas Workforce Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation Division procures assistive technology and home modification services on behalf of individual clients and program beneficiaries. Recent opportunities reflect both standing catalog-discount arrangements with multiple vendors and project-specific, single-vendor installations.

Recent activity centers in Texas, where two substantial solicitations posted in 2026. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative issued SPE2628, a multi-vendor Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid for special education and supplies with bids due October 1, 2026, covering an estimated $2.65 million over two years beginning October 15, 2026, with a prior award encompassing 99 vendors. The Texas Workforce Commission issued IFB 3202600161 on April 20, 2026, for assistive accessibility technology and home modification services—including smart home access technology, wheelchair-accessible sink installation, and a complete ceiling lift system—with bids due May 11, 2026, for a June through August 2026 contract term. Bidders on the TWC procurement must comply with E-Verify, background-check, and cybersecurity training requirements, and may claim Texas procurement preferences for service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, Texas-based businesses, recycled-content products, energy-efficient goods, and items from economically depressed areas.