UNSPSC 42296304: Arthroscopes

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as a thin flexible fiberoptic scope which is introduced into a joint space through a small incision in order to carry out diagnostic and treatment procedures within the joint in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Arthroscopes under 21 CFR 888.11 and under FDA product code HRX. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 900630.

UNSPSC 42296304 Arthroscopes, a Commodity code, covers specialized surgical instrumentation for minimally invasive procedures, though recent state and local opportunities show limited and misdirected activity under this code. The source records three arthroscopy-related solicitations from the State of California (RFB-IS-26200858, RFB-IS-26200859, and RFB-IS-26200860, all posted April 16, 2026 with May 5, 2026 deadlines) seeking specialized temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy systems in 1.9mm, 1.8mm, and 2.7mm configurations—narrow-gauge surgical kits designed for minimally invasive joint procedures. However, the remaining opportunities in the block (a Sourcewell cooperative law enforcement equipment RFP, a Klein ISD career and technical education RFP, and a California outpatient building furniture RFB) are plainly unrelated to arthroscopes and appear tagged to the code in error. The arthroscopy opportunities themselves derive exclusively from the State of California's healthcare procurement and represent the only relevant recent activity under this code.

The geographic spread is limited to California, with all three arthroscopy solicitations issued by the State of California for supply to state healthcare facilities. Bidders must comply with California Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) documentation and certification requirements and submit all mandatory forms per Appendix A. No award values, budget ranges, or minimum purchase quantities are disclosed in the available documentation. The narrow scope of the recent opportunities—specialized surgical equipment for a single state health system—and the mismatch between the code name and most of the records in the block suggest this Commodity code sees minimal activity in state and local procurement today and may not warrant pursuit unless your firm has direct existing relationships with California healthcare procurement or specialized expertise in arthroscopy system supply chains.