UNSPSC 42321520: Orthopedic spindles

Implant used in limb reconstruction surgeries.

UNSPSC 42321520 Orthopedic spindles (Commodity) encompasses orthopedic implant removal and extraction systems, instrumentation, and related technical support services for surgical procedures. State and local governments are sourcing these products and services primarily through cooperative-purchasing vehicles and hospital system procurements. The recent activity shows demand for orthopedic hardware extraction systems compatible with multiple implant manufacturers, delivery and technical support capabilities, and associated surgical instrumentation — rather than spindles alone as the code name might suggest. Issuing bodies include public hospital systems (San Mateo Medical Center), state health departments participating in multi-state cooperative agreements (NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell), and regional health procurement consortia. The code is not seeing widespread direct procurement by individual municipalities, school districts, or transit authorities; activity concentrates on health-system and state-level purchasing.

San Mateo County's July 2026 RFP 666002526252 for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services (due July 1, 2026) and NASPO ValuePoint's September 2026 RFP 1433 for medical supplies (due November 9, 2026) are the most recent relevant opportunities. The San Mateo solicitation requires five years of experience, ISO 13485:2016 certification, $1 million general and products liability insurance, Northern California service availability, and compliance with living wage and HIPAA standards; evaluation is weighted 30 points on approach, 25 on firm qualifications, 20 on team qualifications, and 25 on price. NASPO ValuePoint operates as a multi-state cooperative vehicle open to state and local governments, with South Dakota administering and Idaho hosting the submission portal; the specific commodity scope and contract term are not detailed in the posting. California and Minnesota show the most recent activity; the code reflects limited recent solicitation volume overall, concentrated in health-system capital and operations procurement rather than broader state and local buying patterns.