UNSPSC 42291614: Surgical scissors

Commodity

Code facts

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NIGP codes for 42291614

Definition

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a scissor during a surgical procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates surgical scissors under 21 CFR 874.3540 and under FDA product code HDJ. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

About UNSPSC 42291614

UNSPSC 42291614 Surgical scissors is a Commodity code that appears in state and local procurement records with minimal recent relevant activity. The four opportunities posted in the source block show a fundamental mismatch between the code's nominal scope — individual surgical cutting instruments — and what is actually being solicited: the State of California solicited outpatient building furniture and casework; San Mateo Medical Center requested orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services; Sourcewell issued a cooperative purchasing RFP for law enforcement equipment on behalf of participating counties and municipal entities across multiple states; and Klein Independent School District in Texas solicited Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources and materials. None of these procurements involve surgical scissors or related handheld surgical instruments.

State and local procurement activity under this Commodity code does not appear to be active or material in the available record. The code shows no substantive opportunities aligned with its stated product category as of July 2026.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 42291614?

UNSPSC 42291614 is Surgical scissors, a commodity in UNSPSC 42000000, Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 42291614?

UNSPSC 42291614 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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