UNSPSC 42271617: Chest percussors

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a device used to strike a chest rhythmically in a therapeutic procedure in a medical setting Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42271617 Chest percussors, a Commodity code, nominally describes mechanical respiratory-assistance devices, but recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code show minimal alignment with that scope. State and local governments purchasing under this code are primarily acquiring broader durable medical equipment categories — particularly blood pressure monitoring accessories, defibrillator-compatible devices, and comprehensive DME service delivery across respiratory, orthotic, prosthetic, mobility, and assistive-technology product lines. The issuing bodies include state rehabilitation agencies, county fire-rescue departments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdictional networks of municipalities, school districts, and special-purpose districts. Work solicited encompasses equipment supply, in-home delivery with client instruction, emergency repair and replacement services, and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid fee schedules and quality standards. Vendors must hold medical device manufacturer or distributor licensures, maintain comprehensive insurance, and demonstrate experience serving rural and remote areas where required.

Recent procurement activity spans Texas, Florida, and Washington state cooperative networks. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) issued RFP HHS0017173 in May 2026 for Master Contracts for Durable Medical Equipment and Services supporting the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program serving individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries across eleven geographic service regions; proposals were due June 2, 2026, with contract award anticipated for August 2026 and a cumulative value not to exceed $5,000,000 over the contract term extending through August 31, 2031 (with one optional one-year extension), including a 21.1 percent HUB utilization goal. Marion County, Florida, Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services conducted a re-solicitation (21SS-044) for blood pressure cuffs, hoses, and accessories compatible with LIFEPAK 15S defibrillators for Marion County Fire Rescue, with a proposal window of April 29 through May 6, 2026. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment on behalf of Participating Entities across Washington state and other jurisdictions, with proposals due June 16, 2026, through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; this cooperative contracting solution targets thousands of governmental agencies, K-12 school districts, tribal governments, and nonprofits.