UNSPSC 42272008: Intubation gauges or guides

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a guide or gage in an intubation procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Intubation gauges or guides under 21 CFR 868.14 and under FDA product code OGK. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 940290.

UNSPSC 42272008 Intubation gauges or guides is a Commodity code that covers specialized airway management devices and related clinical instrumentation used in acute care, emergency medicine, and anesthesia settings. State and local procurement activity under this code reflects acquisition of handheld video laryngoscopes, applanation tonometers, endotracheal tubes, and associated airway accessories by healthcare systems, fire departments, and emergency medical services. Issuing bodies include county health departments, independent school districts procuring medical equipment for training programs, municipal fire departments, and state health agencies. The Santa Clara County Notice of Intent to Single Source procurement for the GlideScope Go 2 handheld video laryngoscope from Verathon Inc., the City of Tampa Fire Department's acquisition of endotracheal tubes and airway devices, and the State of California's RFB for TONO-PEN AVIA ophthalmic measurement equipment reflect the range of equipment and the mix of county, city, and state issuing bodies active in this code.

Recent procurement activity spans California, Florida, Minnesota (through cooperative purchasing), and Texas, with the highest concentration in California and Florida based on recent solicitations. The Santa Clara County ITB for ophthalmic instruments, services, supplies, and accessories (due July 10, 2026) and the City of Tampa IFB for medical and first aid supplies (estimated contract value $700,000.00, sheltered for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5% SLBE bid discount not to exceed $10,000) are representative recent opportunities. The State of California RFB IS-26200820-1 for TONO-PEN AVIA (due April 24, 2026) and Collier County's Notice of Intent to Single Source from Verathon Inc. for the GlideScope Go 2 (with contest deadline May 11, 2026) show demand for specialized ophthalmic and airway devices across jurisdictions. Contracts typically run one to three years with firm pricing and may include renewal options; state and local buyers often structure awards as all-or-none bids requiring response to all line items and impose qualification requirements such as authorized distributor or manufacturer status and authorized service and maintenance provider credentials.