UNSPSC 42294936: Endoscopic working elements or working channels

in this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a working element or channel in an endoscopic procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901920.

UNSPSC 42294936 Endoscopic working elements or working channels is a Commodity code that covers specialized surgical instrumentation for minimally invasive procedures, particularly arthroscopy and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgical systems. State and local health systems and public medical facilities procure these items to equip operating rooms and surgical centers with the optical systems, instrumentation, and accessory components necessary for minimally invasive joint surgery. The code sees activity from state healthcare systems and, through cooperative purchasing vehicles, reaches county health departments, municipal hospitals, and other public healthcare entities serving defined jurisdictions.

The State of California dominates recent activity under this code, issuing three separate Requests for Bids in April 2026 for Nexus CMF arthroscopy systems in 1.8mm, 1.9mm, and 2.7mm configurations (RFB-IS-26200859, RFB-IS-26200858, and RFB-IS-26200860, all due May 5, 2026), each specifying detailed technical requirements for optical systems, instrumentation materials, sterilization compatibility, and functional performance parameters. These California procurements require vendors to complete mandatory Appendix A purchasing forms and submit Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification documentation, with set-aside consideration for minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises. No budget range or award values are disclosed in the available documentation. The recent opportunities block shows no activity outside California healthcare procurement under this code, suggesting concentration in a single state and specialized medical equipment supply rather than broader law enforcement or educational equipment sourcing.