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 covers medical devices used in orthopedic surgery and patient care, specifically pneumatic bracing and stabilization systems for orthopedic applications. The code shows activity primarily in cooperative-purchasing vehicles and health system procurement, where state and local government entities and medical centers source orthopedic devices and related services as part of broader medical-supplies master agreements or health-system capital projects. Recent solicitations reflect demand for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction systems compatible with multiple implant manufacturers, as well as procurement of orthopedic equipment through state and multi-jurisdictional purchasing cooperatives that establish contracting vehicles for downstream use by participating agencies.

Recent activity centers on Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint, which administer master agreements available to multiple states and local jurisdictions. NASPO ValuePoint RFP 1433, posted September 25, 2026 with proposals due November 9, 2026, seeks master-agreement proposals for medical supplies (including orthopedic devices) across participating state and local entities, with South Dakota as the administering state. Sourcewell RFP 26RFP102026, posted September 1, 2026 with proposals due October 20, 2026, requested proposals for physical health products and related services for use by its Participating Entities. San Mateo Medical Center (California) issued a solicitation for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services on an as-needed basis for surgical procedures, with a three-year contract term and specific requirements for universal extraction systems compatible with multiple orthopedic implant manufacturers. The code shows limited recent activity from individual state departments, counties, or school districts; procurement is concentrated among health systems, regional cooperative purchasing vehicles, and state-administered master-agreement programs rather than scattered across diverse municipal or district buyers.