UNSPSC 51442421: Iohexol

This classification denotes an iodinated contrast dye with the molecular formula C19H26I3N3O9, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 4419T9MX03, chemically known as 1,3-benzenedicarboxamide, 5-(acetyl(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)amino)-n,n-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodo but more generally known as iohexol, which bears U.S. National Institutes of Health Compound Identifier 3730. The European Medicines Agency schedules Iohexol in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08228MIG.

UNSPSC 51442421 Iohexol, a Commodity code, nominally identifies a specific contrast medium used in medical imaging procedures; however, recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code diverge significantly from the pharmaceutical product itself. State and local governments posting under this code are actually procuring radiologic and X-ray equipment, installation services, extended warranties for imaging systems, and maintenance contracts for specialized X-ray inspection platforms. The issuing bodies include county governments (Maricopa County, Arizona; Escambia County, Florida; Broward County, Florida; and Pasco County, Florida) and county-affiliated agencies such as corrections departments and aviation authorities. The scope reflects a pattern of health and public-safety imaging infrastructure investment rather than consumable pharmaceutical supplies.

Recent opportunities demonstrate this divergence plainly. Maricopa County posted IFB 362910 on October 1, 2026, soliciting radiologic equipment and installation services for three colleges with proposals due October 22, 2026. Escambia County Correction issued a sole-source procurement (SSCORALM2526005) on August 12, 2026, for extended warranty coverage on X-ray machines, with responses due August 19, 2026. Broward County Aviation Department posted an RFI (BLD2132311F1) on June 25, 2026, to explore maintenance-service alternatives for proprietary Rapiscan X-ray inspection systems used in airport screening, closing July 28, 2026. Pasco County posted an RFQ on June 3, 2026, for copper sulfate supplies on an as-needed basis, a procurement wholly unrelated to the code's stated product scope. The concentration of recent activity in Florida counties (three of four posted opportunities) suggests regional activity, with Arizona representing the broader geographic distribution. The code shows measurable recent procurement volume, but the mismatch between the Commodity code's nominal scope and the actual work being bought signals a classification issue rather than core activity aligned with iohexol procurement.