UNSPSC 42321806: Tibial inserts or bearings or articular surfaces

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a tibial insert or bearing or articular surface in a surgical procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902129.

UNSPSC 42321806 Tibial inserts or bearings or articular surfaces is a Commodity code representing replacement joint components and surgical extraction systems for orthopedic procedures. State and local procurement activity under this code spans cooperative-purchasing master-agreement solicitations for medical supplies, direct hospital and health system RFPs for orthopedic hardware and implant-removal services, and capital project procurements for healthcare facility furnishings and equipment. The mix of issuing bodies includes state cooperative-purchasing vehicles (NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell), county health systems and public hospitals, and state capital-project procurement offices. Orthopedic hardware removal and extraction systems are a primary focus, with vendors required to demonstrate ISO 13485:2016 certification, five years of acute-care hospital experience, and compatibility with multiple implant manufacturers. Service requirements include technical support, case support, retrieval of instrumentation, and availability within geographic service areas.

Recent activity spans multiple states. NASPO ValuePoint (administering state South Dakota) posted RFP 1433 for medical supplies through a cooperative vehicle with proposals due November 9, 2026, intended to establish master agreements for collective purchasing by state and local entities across multiple states. Sourcewell (Minnesota local government unit) posted RFP 26RFP102026 for physical health products and related services due October 20, 2026. San Mateo Medical Center (California county health system) posted RFQ 666002526252 for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services on July 1, 2026, requiring five years of experience, ISO 13485:2016 certification, a three-year contract term, and general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence; the contract includes a local-business preference of 5 to 10 percent under San Mateo County ordinance. The State of California posted RFB-IS-27200016 for outpatient building furniture supply and delivery due July 28, 2026, with potential set-asides for certified business enterprises.