UNSPSC 42292301: Surgical bending instruments

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a bending instrument during a surgical procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates surgical bending instruments under 21 CFR 974.3540 and under FDA product code HXP. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42292301 Surgical bending instruments is a Commodity code that encompasses surgical power equipment, laser systems for operating room use, and associated technical support services for acute-care hospital operations. State and local governments procuring under this code are primarily county-operated public hospitals and health systems, supported by state-level capital facilities programs. The scope of work includes equipment procurement, installation, maintenance, technical staffing, and compliance with HIPAA, corporate governance standards, and healthcare facility accessibility requirements. San Mateo County Medical Center has emerged as a repeat buyer, issuing multiple RFPs in the second and third quarters of 2026 for surgical power equipment replacement and laser technology with associated technician support.

San Mateo County, California, dominates recent activity under this code, with two solicitations posted in June and July 2026 seeking proposals for surgical power equipment and laser systems respectively. The County of San Mateo's RFP for Surgical Power (Solicitation 666002526249), posted June 29, 2026 with a proposal deadline of May 28, 2026, requires a five-year contract term and mandates five years of prior experience in manufacturing, sales, or leasing similar equipment; proposers face evaluation on project approach (30 points), firm qualifications (25 points), team qualifications (20 points), and price (25 points), with local business preferences of five percent, three percent for small businesses, or eight percent for micro businesses within San Mateo County and San Francisco City. The simultaneous RFP for Laser Equipment and Techs for the OR (Solicitation 666002526250), posted July 10, 2026, requires vendors to demonstrate expertise in laser installation, maintenance, and technical staffing capable of supporting surgical procedures. Both procurements mandate compliance with the County's Living Wage Ordinance (currently $17.00 per hour minimum with CPI-U adjustments capped at 3.5 percent), California prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and comprehensive insurance coverage including general and professional liability limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.