UNSPSC 42292603: Surgical probes or directors

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a probe or director during a surgical procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates surgical probes or directors under 21 CFR 878.44 and under FDA product code GEI. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42292603 Surgical probes or directors is a Commodity code that in practice covers a broader range of surgical equipment and support services than the code name alone suggests. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show procurement of laser equipment for operating rooms, surgical power instruments, and related technical support services for hospital facility operations. San Mateo County Medical Center, the primary issuing body in recent postings, is actively procuring both laser equipment with on-site technician support and surgical power devices to replace obsolete instruments. The scope of work involves equipment selection, installation, maintenance, technical staffing capable of supporting active surgical procedures, and full compliance with HIPAA, Section 504 accessibility, and vendor credentialing requirements applicable to healthcare facility access.

San Mateo County has posted two material surgical equipment solicitations in the past two months, both issued as RFPs with five-year contract terms and responses due in late May and early June 2026. The Surgical Power RFP (due May 28, 2026) requires proposers to demonstrate five years of prior experience in manufacturing, sales, or leasing of comparable equipment; meet California SAM registration and debarment-status confirmation; and carry professional liability insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence. San Mateo County applies a Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance offering five percent additional evaluation points to qualifying local vendors and nonprofits, with enhanced preference for small and micro businesses. The Laser Equipment and Techs for the OR procurement (due June 10, 2026) emphasizes operational integration with existing hospital infrastructure and personnel background-clearance requirements. Activity under this code is concentrated in California, specifically San Mateo County, with no recent postings evident from other states or issuing bodies.