UNSPSC 42296410: Endoscopic computer controlled surgical instrument systems

In this classification, this commodity indicates a system consisting of products, consumables and accessories that are used to execute an endoscopic computer controlled surgical instrument procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42296410 Endoscopic computer controlled surgical instrument systems, a Commodity code, shows significant mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local solicitation activity. The code's title suggests minimally invasive surgical systems with computer control, yet the recent opportunities posted under it span law enforcement equipment procurement, career technical education resources, arthroscopy accessories, and outpatient furniture — none of which align with endoscopic surgical instrument systems. The State of California has posted multiple RFBs for specific arthroscopy accessories (1.8mm, 1.9mm, and 2.7mm systems for temporomandibular joint procedures), which are tangentially related to surgical instrumentation but do not represent endoscopic computer-controlled systems. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and cooperative purchasing vehicle, posted an RFP for law enforcement equipment on behalf of participating jurisdictions across Washington state and beyond, and Klein Independent School District in Texas solicited career technical education and advanced academics instructional resources and equipment — neither procurement category aligns with the code's stated scope.

The recent opportunities do not support reliable business development decisions for vendors pursuing endoscopic surgical instrument system contracts under this code. California dominates the visible activity through its arthroscopy-related RFBs, all with May 5, 2026 bid deadlines, but those procurements target specific surgical accessories rather than computer-controlled endoscopic platforms. The Sourcewell law enforcement equipment RFP (due June 16, 2026) and Klein ISD career and technical education RFP (due June 5, 2026) represent unrelated commodity families inadvertently tagged under this code. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned to its nominal scope; firms pursuing genuine endoscopic surgical instrument systems should verify classification before committing resources.