UNSPSC 42296802: General surgical instruments

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a set of instruments during a general surgical procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42296802 General surgical instruments (Commodity) covers medical-grade surgical equipment and associated technical support services for operating room use, based on recent state and local solicitations. San Mateo County Medical Center, a repeat buyer, has posted RFPs for laser equipment with OR technician support (posted July 10, 2026) and surgical power equipment to replace obsolete instruments (posted June 29, 2026, RFP with five-year contract term). The code also captures furniture and furnishings for outpatient healthcare facilities—California's State issued two RFBs in May 2026 for outpatient building furniture packages. Beyond core surgical instruments, the code encompasses services tied to instrument deployment, maintenance, and facility integration, including HIPAA compliance, background clearance, and Living Wage Ordinance adherence. Issuing bodies include county hospital systems, state health departments, and public healthcare authorities; San Mateo County appears as the primary recent buyer under this code.

Geographic activity concentrates in California (San Mateo County and state-level procurements) and Nevada (Nevada State Police phlebotomy services, posted March 26, 2026). Recent opportunities show response windows ranging from two to five weeks—the surgical power RFP carried a May 28, 2026 deadline, while outpatient furniture bids closed in early June 2026. San Mateo County requires manufacturers or authorized sellers to demonstrate five years of relevant experience, hold $1 million general and professional liability insurance, and comply with the County's local-business preference ordinance awarding five percent additional points to local firms and three to eight percent for small or micro businesses. No specific budget values appear in the summaries, though contracts exceeding $200,000 trigger San Mateo County's comprehensive service agreement template. Compliance obligations consistently include California prevailing wage where applicable, HIPAA Business Associate Agreements, Section 504 accessibility standards, and vendor credentialing for facility access.