UNSPSC 42291605: Surgical broaches

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a broach during a surgical procedure in a medical setting Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901819.

UNSPSC 42291605 Surgical broaches, a Commodity code, encompasses specialized extraction and removal instruments used in orthopedic surgical procedures, particularly hardware removal and implant extraction systems supplied to public hospitals and surgical centers. State and local governments procure these instruments primarily through public hospitals, county medical centers, and multi-jurisdictional cooperative-purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across numerous health care providers. The work includes delivery of extraction systems compatible with multiple implant manufacturers, technical support, case management during surgical procedures, and retrieval and sterilization of instrumentation for reuse.

Recent activity centers on cooperative-purchasing agreements and direct hospital procurement. San Mateo Medical Center issued RFP 666002526252 in July 2026 for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services on an as-needed basis, requiring five years of experience with acute-care hospital support, ISO 13485:2016 certification, and Northern California technical availability; the three-year contract term evaluated proposals on project approach, firm and team qualifications, and price. NASPO ValuePoint posted RFP 1433 on September 25, 2026 with proposals due November 9, 2026 to establish master agreements for medical supplies across state and local entities nationwide, and Sourcewell posted a separate cooperative-purchasing opportunity for physical health products in September 2026. Activity is concentrated in California and among regional and national cooperative-purchasing cooperatives administering on behalf of state and local entities across multiple states. Vendors pursuing these opportunities must demonstrate surgical center experience, maintain appropriate ISO medical-device certification, carry adequate insurance including products liability and cyber liability coverage, and comply with healthcare facility compliance standards including HIPAA and Section 504 accessibility requirements.