UNSPSC 42241518: Rigid pneumatic structure orthosis

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a device intended for medical purposes to provide whole body support by means of a pressurized suit to help thoracic paraplegics walk in a medical setting Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42241518 Rigid pneumatic structure orthosis is a Commodity code that appears in state and local procurement with minimal recent activity directly matching its nominal scope. Of four recent solicitations tagged under this code, only one—San Mateo Medical Center's June 2026 RFP for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services—addresses orthopedic hardware in any form; the remainder (California state furniture procurement for an outpatient building, Sourcewell's cooperative law enforcement equipment framework, and Klein ISD's career technical education materials) are plainly unrelated to orthotic devices or orthopedic bracing. The single relevant opportunity shows state and local government buying orthopedic surgical extraction systems and support services for acute-care hospital operations, not patient-worn orthotic braces.

San Mateo County's solicitation (666002526252, due July 1, 2026) sought an as-needed three-year contract for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction systems compatible with multiple implant manufacturers, with required ISO 13485:2016 certification, $1 million general liability and products liability coverage, and a 5–10 percent local-business preference under San Mateo County Ordinance. The code shows no broader geographic spread or repeat-buyer pattern in recent postings; activity under UNSPSC 42241518 in state and local procurement is sparse and concentrated in Northern California. Firms evaluating this code should note the mismatch between its nominal scope (patient orthotic devices) and the actual surgical equipment procurement that appeared. No other representative opportunities support sustained activity under this Commodity code.