UNSPSC 42294202: External fixation instrument sets or systems

In this classification, this commodity indicates a system consisting of products, consumables and accessories that are used to execute an external fixation instrument sets or procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates External fixation instrument sets or systems under 21 CFR 888.3030 and under FDA product code KTT. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902110.

UNSPSC 42294202 External fixation instrument sets or systems is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, encompasses automated external defibrillators (AEDs), related accessories, service plans, and cardiac monitoring equipment — a notable divergence from the code's nominal scope of orthopedic external fixation devices. State and local governments are purchasing AED units, batteries, pads, wall-mounted cabinets, maintenance and warranty coverage, and integrated monitoring systems to support emergency medical response across city fire departments, school districts, county emergency management, and airport facilities. Issuing bodies include city procurement offices (Tampa, Dallas, Orlando, Eugene), county governments (Harris, Marion, Collier), school districts (Cobb County School District), and multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell's Law Enforcement Equipment RFP spanning participating entities across Washington state and multiple states nationwide). The code shows activity from repeat buyers: Collier County has issued both a Notice of Intent to Single Source the Zoll Medical Corporation Zenix Worry-Free Service Plan and a separate RFP for Major Incident Standby Services that includes emergency response equipment; Orlando Fire Department and Tampa have each solicited AED purchases and service agreements within the review window.

Recent opportunities span multiple regions. Texas activity includes Harris County's RFP for Automatic External Defibrillators and Related Items (due May 18, 2026), the City of Dallas's informal solicitation for defibrillators (due May 15, 2026), and the City of Tampa's competitive bid for Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AEDs and accessories (due December 19, 2025, with estimated contract value of $60,000, designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent SLBE bid discount). Florida activity includes Marion County Fire Rescue's re-solicitation for blood pressure cuffs and hoses compatible with LIFEPAK 15S defibrillators (due May 6, 2026), the City of Orlando Fire Department's sole source procurement for X-Series Defibrillator/Monitor Worry-Free Service Plan covering 65 devices with contract value of $318,123.66 (due April 17, 2026), and Collier County's RFP for Major Incident Standby Services with annual historical spending of approximately $1.2 million (proposals due March 18, 2026). Georgia activity includes Cobb County School District's quote request for AEDs and accessories with estimated expenditure of $50,000 (due July 6, 2026). Oregon activity includes the City of Eugene's Notice of Intent to utilize a Sourcewell cooperative agreement for cardiac monitors from Stryker with estimated procurement value of $1,446,743.80 (vendor comments due February 18, 2026). The multi-state cooperative procurement Sourcewell RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment (due June 16, 2026) encompasses participating entities in Washington state (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties) plus thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, nonprofits, and tribal governments throughout the United States and Canada.