UNSPSC 42296601: Neurological stereotaxic instruments

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an instrument conformed to be used in a neurological stereotactic procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Neurological stereotaxic instruments under 21 CFR 882.4560 and under FDA product code HAW. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42296601 Neurological stereotaxic instruments, a Commodity code, shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local solicitation activity. The code's definition targets specialized neurosurgical positioning and guidance equipment used in stereotactic procedures, yet the recent opportunities block contains no procurements for such instruments. Instead, the five most recent postings under this code—issued by San Mateo County Medical Center and the State of California between May and August 2026—cover laser surgical equipment with OR technical support, surgical power instruments, and outpatient building furniture for healthcare facilities. These are ancillary to or entirely outside the stereotaxic instrument category. The code shows little relevant recent activity, and the mismatch between the code's medical device focus and the furniture and general surgical-equipment procurements tagged to it suggests either misclassification in the source data or dormancy in actual stereotaxic instrument purchasing under this code.

State and local health care systems in California have posted multiple solicitations for related but distinct surgical equipment and facility infrastructure during this period, but none specifically for neurosurgical stereotaxic positioning systems. Firms seeking to pursue stereotaxic instrument sales to state and local buyers should verify that opportunities are correctly tagged to this Commodity code before investing in pursuit strategy, as the recent posting history does not support active demand for the category as defined.