UNSPSC 42295111: Operating room patient positioning devices for general use

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a general use positioning device in an operating room in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Operating room patient positioning devices for general use under 21 CFR 892.5050 and under FDA product code IYE. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 940290.

UNSPSC 42295111 Operating room patient positioning devices for general use is a Commodity code that encompasses surgical equipment, laser systems, power instruments, and related technical support services for hospital operating rooms. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through county health systems and public hospital networks. San Mateo County Medical Center, a fully accredited public hospital system, has posted multiple recent solicitations for OR-related equipment and services, including laser equipment with technical support, surgical power instruments to replace obsolete equipment, and associated installation and maintenance services. These procurements typically require vendors to demonstrate expertise in equipment installation, maintenance, and technical staffing capable of supporting surgical procedures, along with compliance with HIPAA, Section 504 accessibility standards, background clearance and fingerprinting certification for all personnel, and applicable prevailing wage and living wage ordinance requirements.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in California, where San Mateo County Medical Center has issued multiple RFPs with five-year contract terms and compliance frameworks that include general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and cyber liability coverage ($5,000,000 per occurrence for Privacy and Network Security). San Mateo County applies a Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance awarding five percent additional points to local businesses and non-profits, with an additional three percent for small businesses or eight percent for micro businesses. Representative recent opportunities include San Mateo County's RFP for Laser equipment and Techs for the OR (Solicitation 666002526250, due July 10, 2026) and an RFP for Surgical Power equipment (Solicitation 666002526249, due May 28, 2026, scoring 30 points for project approach, 25 for firm qualifications, 20 for team qualifications, and 25 for price). A Texas A&M University System ITB for a ceiling-mounted flexible C-arm (TAMUS-ITB-25-0516, due March 11, 2026) also reflects activity in academic medical centers. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available procurement documents.