UNSPSC 42242004: Prosthesis stump socks or covers
Commodity
Code facts
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42000000
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42240000
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42240000
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42000000
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NIGP codes for 42242004
Definition
In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a tubular medical or clothing accessories with a blind end that are fashioned similar to socks, usually without a heel in a medical setting Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901832.
About UNSPSC 42242004
UNSPSC 42242004 Prosthesis stump socks or covers is a Commodity code that nominally covers specialized medical garments worn over the residual limb of an amputee to provide comfort, protection, and fit adjustment under a prosthetic device. State and local procurement activity under this code is sparse. The recent opportunities in the system do not reflect prosthesis stump socks or covers; instead, they capture unrelated categories including furniture for healthcare facilities, orthopedic hardware extraction systems, law enforcement equipment, and career technical education resources. The mismatch between the code's intended scope and actual procurement tagged under it suggests that state and local healthcare and government purchasing systems may be applying the code inconsistently or that vendors and procurement offices are not routinely sourcing prosthesis stump socks through these channels.
No recent state and local solicitations explicitly targeting prosthesis stump socks or covers appear in the available records. Activity under this code warrants monitoring rather than immediate pursuit; the taxonomy classification does not reflect genuine market demand at the state and local level as of mid-2026.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 42242004?
UNSPSC 42242004 is Prosthesis stump socks or covers, a commodity in UNSPSC 42000000, Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 42242004?
UNSPSC 42242004 maps to 1 NIGP code, 46567 Orthopedic Equipment: Bone Plates, Bone Saws, Cast Cutters, Drills, Nails, Pins, Prosthetic Bones and Joints, Screws, etc.
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