UNSPSC 42331209: Ophthalmic-Vitrectomy

Kits for use during Ophthalmic-Vitrectomy procedures.

UNSPSC 42331209 Ophthalmic-Vitrectomy is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's abstract name references ophthalmic surgical equipment (vitrectomy instruments), but the recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve ophthalmic products at all. Instead, the Texas Office of the Attorney General posted two identical IFBs under this code for tactical apparel — sunglasses, ballistic eyewear, gloves, jackets, wallets, and badge holders for Criminal Investigation Division officers. The source materials include no explanation for why tactical-apparel procurement is tagged to an ophthalmic-surgery code, and the mismatch suggests either a cataloging error or a data-quality issue in the state system. State and local governments do not appear to be buying ophthalmic-vitrectomy instruments under this code in any recent solicitation activity.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Texas and the upper Pacific Northwest. The Texas Office of the Attorney General issued the two tactical-apparel IFBs with responses due October 15, 2026, both posted in late September and early October 2026. Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing vehicle, issued RFP 061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment on behalf of participating counties in Washington (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and numerous other jurisdictions nationwide, with responses due June 16, 2026; this RFP is submitted through Sourcewell's procurement portal and does not specify whether it includes ophthalmic or tactical-apparel items. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope. Firms pursuing ophthalmic-vitrectomy procurement should verify that their target jurisdictions are not mistagging such work to this code, or confirm directly with issuing bodies whether the code reflects actual buying intent.