UNSPSC 42294721: Aortic punches

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an aortic punch during a surgical procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Aortic punches under 21 CFR 870.45 and under FDA product code DWS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42294721 Aortic punches (Commodity) describes defibrillator equipment and related medical supplies that state and local governments procure to equip emergency response operations, public facilities, and healthcare systems. Recent solicitations show the code capturing activity for automated external defibrillators (AEDs), cardiac monitoring equipment, defibrillator service plans, and associated accessories including batteries, pads, and replacement parts. Issuing bodies span school districts, county emergency management and fire departments, city procurement offices, and regional fire rescue services. Repeat buyers include Collier County (solicitations for both major incident standby services and cardiac monitor service plans), Marion County and Harris County in Florida, and cities including Tampa, Dallas, and Orlando. The mix reflects both initial procurement of equipment and ongoing maintenance and warranty management tied to existing fleet standardization.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas, with secondary activity in Oregon, Georgia, Minnesota, and Washington. Representative solicitations include Cobb County School District's request for AED equipment and batteries (RFQ, due July 6, 2026, estimated $50,000), City of Dallas's purchase of defibrillators through informal solicitation (due May 15, 2026), Harris County's RFP for automatic external defibrillators and related items (RFP, due May 18, 2026), Marion County's re-solicitation for blood pressure cuffs and accessories compatible with LIFEPAK 15S defibrillators used by Marion County Fire Rescue (due May 6, 2026), and City of Tampa's competitive bid for Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AEDs and accessories including 20 complete units, 100 adult pads, and 50 batteries (estimated $60,000, SLBE set-aside with 5 percent bid discount). Sourcewell cooperative purchasing vehicles appear in multiple jurisdictions, including a Minnesota-based RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment spanning Washington state counties and other public entities nationwide (due June 16, 2026) and the City of Eugene's Notice of Intent to procure cardiac monitors from Stryker through Sourcewell (estimated $1,446,743.80).