UNSPSC 42296330: Ophthalmic endoscopes

Commodity

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NIGP codes for 42296330

Definition

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an endoscope that examines the o examine the intraocular structures of the eye in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Ophthalmic endoscopes under 21 CFR 886.1570 and under FDA product code HLJ. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 900630.

About UNSPSC 42296330

UNSPSC 42296330 Ophthalmic endoscopes is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure specialized surgical instrumentation and arthroscopy systems under this code, including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy accessories, related optical systems, and component kits for minimally invasive procedures. Recent solicitations show demand from state healthcare systems and school districts for surgical equipment and medical devices. The State of California dominates recent activity, posting multiple requests for specialized arthroscopy accessory systems in spring 2026. A cooperative purchasing vehicle—Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit—has also issued a broad law enforcement equipment RFP that captures ophthalmic and endoscopic instrumentation for thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and public entities across the United States and Canada, though the law enforcement context suggests minimal overlap with clinical ophthalmic endoscopy solicitations.

The State of California issued three Request for Bids in April 2026 for Nexus CMF arthroscopy systems in different gauge sizes (1.8mm, 1.9mm, and 2.7mm), all with a May 5, 2026 submission deadline. California's procurement includes Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) set-aside compliance requirements; vendors must submit CBE certification documentation to qualify for set-aside opportunities or price preferences. Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment closed June 16, 2026, and encompasses law enforcement equipment across multiple Washington counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) plus numerous other jurisdictions nationwide. Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) in Harris County, Texas posted RFP #26-101 on April 17, 2026 for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources with a June 5, 2026 deadline; the district actively encourages HUB, MWBE, and SBE vendors. Recent activity shows strongest concentration in California state healthcare procurement and a secondary stream through cooperative purchasing vehicles serving broad multi-state constituencies.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 42296330?

UNSPSC 42296330 is Ophthalmic endoscopes, a commodity in UNSPSC 42000000, Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 42296330?

UNSPSC 42296330 maps to 1 NIGP code, 46524 Diagnostic/Surgical Equipment (Optical and Fiber Optics): Arthroscopes, Bronchoscopes, Colonoscopes, Endoscopes, Proctoscopes, etc.

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