UNSPSC 42221520: Arterial cannula dilator tip introducers or obturators

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as a dilator tip introducers or obtruators for a thin tube inserted into a vein or body cavity to administer medicine, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument associated with an arterial procedure. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901831.

UNSPSC 42221520 Arterial cannula dilator tip introducers or obturators is a Commodity code that covers specialized vascular access equipment used in medical settings. State and local governments procure these devices as part of broader medical supply buys for healthcare facilities, particularly state-supported living centers and emergency medical services. The code appears in solicitations alongside related vascular-access and respiratory equipment, though recent opportunities show state and local buyers typically acquire these items as line items within comprehensive medical-supplies contracts rather than as standalone procurements. Issuing bodies include state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission) and city fire and rescue departments (City of Tampa), suggesting demand spans both institutional long-term care and emergency response operations.

Recent activity is concentrated in Texas and Florida. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0017603 on July 15, 2026 for medical supplies and equipment at the Abilene State Supported Living Center, due July 30, 2026, structured as a blanket purchase agreement covering nine line items of specialized medical devices with estimated contract value across multiple equipment categories. The City of Tampa issued ITB 26P00145 on March 25, 2026 for medical and first aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, due March 13, 2026, encompassing 169 line items with an estimated contract value of $700,000 and designated as a sheltered market opportunity for certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) with a 5 percent bid discount not to exceed $10,000. Both procurements emphasize firm fixed pricing, specific manufacturer compliance, and delivery timelines measured in days to weeks.