UNSPSC 42321617: Spinal staples

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a spinal staple in a surgical procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902110.

UNSPSC 42321617 Spinal staples, a Commodity code, describes orthopedic implant hardware and extraction systems that state and local health systems and medical centers procure for acute-care surgical procedures, particularly for orthopedic trauma and implant removal. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing both spinal fixation devices and complementary surgical services—specifically orthopedic hardware removal and extraction systems that enable safe retrieval of implants and fasteners across multiple manufacturer platforms. The issuing bodies include county public hospitals (San Mateo Medical Center), state and local cooperative purchasing vehicles (NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell), and state procurement offices (California). These cooperative platforms, rather than individual agencies, dominate the recent activity under this code, enabling broad access to master agreements across multiple participating state and local entities.

Recent opportunities include San Mateo Medical Center's June 2026 RFP for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services on an as-needed basis for three years, requiring vendors to demonstrate five years of experience, ISO 13485:2016 certification, and capability to support acute-care hospitals with universal extraction systems compatible with multiple implant manufacturers; NASPO ValuePoint's November 2026 RFP to establish master agreements for medical supplies including spinal staples and related orthopedic products; and Sourcewell's October 2026 RFP for physical health products and related services available to participating entities across Minnesota and beyond. Geographic activity centers on California (San Mateo County), South Dakota (NASPO administering state), and Minnesota (Sourcewell), with broader multi-state participation through cooperative purchasing vehicles. The San Mateo opportunity specifies a three-year term, $1 million general liability and products liability insurance, $5 million cyber liability coverage, compliance with HIPAA and Section 504 accessibility standards, and adherence to the County's living wage ordinance currently set at $17.00 per hour.