UNSPSC 42291631: Surgical cutting instrument protective shields

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a cutting instrument protective shield during a surgical procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42291631 Surgical cutting instrument protective shields is a Commodity code that sees minimal recent activity in state and local procurement. The source records show no recent solicitations specifically requesting surgical cutting instrument protective shields or related shield products. The five opportunities posted between May and August 2026 focus instead on laser equipment and technical support for operating rooms, surgical power instruments, outpatient building furniture, and law enforcement equipment—none of which align with the protective shields category. State and local governments do purchase medical and surgical protective equipment through their health systems and procurement offices, but this code shows no current market activity in the recent-opportunities dataset.

The absence of recent solicitations under this Commodity code suggests either low procurement frequency, demand consolidation into broader healthcare equipment contracts, or sourcing through standing cooperative-purchasing agreements rather than discrete RFP or RFQ notices. Vendors pursuing this code should monitor San Mateo County (which operates San Mateo Medical Center) and the State of California's outpatient facility projects for future opportunities, as these entities procure surgical equipment and supplies; however, no current open windows for protective shields exist in the available records as of October 2026.