UNSPSC 51442002: Fludeoxyglucose (18f) or fludeoxyglucose f-18

This classification denotes a fluorine-based medical imaging agent and tracer, commonly used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET), a preparation which US FDA regulates under Unique Ingredient Identifier 0Z5B2CJX4D. European Medicines Agency schedules Fludeoxyglucose (18f) in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB07680MIG. The term FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE (18F) is an International Non-Proprietary Name (see WHO INN reference publication, Volume 4, No. 3 1990, List 30.) FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F-18 remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity.

Fludeoxyglucose (18f) bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0046056 and NCI Concept Code C964. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule Fludeoxyglucose (18f) under HS 28444000 and SITC 52519. SMILES: C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)[18F])O)O)O)O.

UNSPSC 51442002 Fludeoxyglucose (18f) or fludeoxyglucose f-18 is a Commodity code that nominally describes a positron-emission-tomography radiopharmaceutical, yet recent state and local procurement activity tagged to this code shows no purchases of that product. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code span radiologic equipment procurement, X-ray system maintenance and warranty services, and unrelated supplies such as copper sulfate crystals—indicating a tagging mismatch rather than actual market activity for fludeoxyglucose itself. The issuing bodies include county government agencies (Maricopa County, Escambia County, Broward County, Pasco County, Florida) and county-affiliated entities such as corrections departments and aviation authorities. The work being solicited consists primarily of radiologic and X-ray equipment installation, extended warranty coverage for existing X-ray machines, and maintenance services for proprietary inspection systems, which fall outside the scope of the pharmaceutical product the code nominally describes.

Activity is concentrated in Florida and Arizona. Maricopa County Community College District issued an IFB (IFB362910) on October 1, 2026, for radiologic equipment and installation services at three college locations, with proposals due October 22, 2026. Escambia County Correction posted a sole-source procurement (SSCORALM2526005) due August 19, 2026, for extended warranty coverage on specific X-ray machines. Broward County Aviation Department issued an RFI (BLD2132311F1) posted June 25, 2026, and closed July 28, 2026, to determine whether maintenance and repair services for Rapiscan X-ray inspection systems are available from vendors other than the sole-source manufacturer. This code shows significant tagging inconsistency with its nominal product scope and does not reflect active state and local procurement for fludeoxyglucose or similar radiopharmaceuticals.