UNSPSC 42251631: Orthopedic scar pumps

Commodity

Code facts

NIGP codes
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NIGP codes for 42251631

Definition

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as a scar pump in an orthopedic procedure, in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

About UNSPSC 42251631

UNSPSC 42251631 Orthopedic scar pumps is a Commodity code with little recent alignment between its nominal scope and state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities tagged under this code do not involve orthopedic scar pumps or related medical devices. Instead, the solicitations capture furniture procurement for outpatient facilities, computerized dynamic posturography and motion rehabilitation simulator systems, law enforcement equipment, and athletic conditioning supplies—none of which map to the code's stated product line. State and local issuing bodies do procure medical and therapeutic equipment, but the recent record under this specific code shows a broad mismatch between the taxonomy label and actual purchasing intent.

The geographic spread of recent activity under this code spans California (State of California outpatient building furniture), Texas (Lamar University motion rehabilitation equipment, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District athletic supplies), and a multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing initiative through Sourcewell (Minnesota-based local government unit serving Washington counties and entities nationwide). The representative opportunities include a California Department of General Services RFB for outpatient furniture due October 6, 2026, Lamar University's IFB for computerized dynamic posturography equipment due June 18, 2026, and Sourcewell's RFP for law enforcement equipment on behalf of participating entities throughout the United States and Canada due June 16, 2026. The mismatch between code and opportunity scope suggests either miscategorization in the state and local procurement systems or that orthopedic scar pumps see minimal recent solicitation activity in the jurisdictions tracked. A business development team should verify the actual commodity classification for medical device opportunities before committing pursuit effort under this code.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 42251631?

UNSPSC 42251631 is Orthopedic scar pumps, a commodity in UNSPSC 42000000, Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 42251631?

UNSPSC 42251631 maps to 1 NIGP code, 46582 Rehabilitation Equipment and Supplies (for Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy, Phototherapy, etc.).

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