UNSPSC 42296603: Orthopedic stereotaxic instruments

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as an stereotaxic instrument used in an orthopedic procedure, in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42296603 Orthopedic stereotaxic instruments, a Commodity code, shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity directly aligned with its nominal scope. The five most recent opportunities tagged under this code span surgical equipment (laser systems and power instruments for operating rooms), outpatient furniture, law enforcement equipment, and phlebotomy services—a mix that diverges significantly from orthopedic stereotaxic instrument procurement. Only the first two opportunities, both from San Mateo County Medical Center, relate to surgical equipment that might intersect with OR-grade instrumentation; the remaining three are unrelated to the code's stated purpose. State and local governments appear to be using this code inconsistently or as a catch-all classification for diverse medical and public-sector equipment procurements.

San Mateo County Medical Center issued two RFPs in 2026 for surgical support: an RFP for laser equipment and technical staffing services (response deadline June 10, 2026) and an RFP for surgical power equipment to replace obsolete instruments (response deadline May 28, 2026). The surgical power RFP specified a five-year contract term, with evaluation weighted toward project approach (30 points), firm qualifications (25 points), team qualifications (20 points), and price (25 points); San Mateo County applied its local-business procurement preference, awarding additional points to local and small/micro businesses. Both procurements required compliance with the County's Living Wage Ordinance ($17.00 per hour minimum), HIPAA Business Associate Agreements, and comprehensive insurance coverage. No other state and local opportunities tagged under this code represent genuine orthopedic stereotaxic instrument procurement. Geographic activity appears concentrated in California (San Mateo County), with peripheral activity in Washington state and Nevada tied to unrelated categories. Bidders should verify code alignment before investing response effort, as the recent posting pattern suggests systematic misclassification or misuse of this commodity code.