UNSPSC 42321817: Tibial stems or stem extensions

Multicomponent tibial constructs are used in place of baseplate.

UNSPSC 42321817 Tibial stems or stem extensions is a Commodity code that describes surgical implants and related orthopedic hardware used in joint-replacement and trauma procedures. State and local governments procure these items primarily through health-care systems and public hospital networks, often leveraging cooperative-purchasing vehicles to achieve favorable pricing across multiple jurisdictions. The scope encompasses tibial stem components for knee arthroplasty, revision procedures, and trauma fixation, typically sourced through master agreements that allow individual providers to draw inventory as needed.

Recent activity shows purchasing concentrated within cooperative frameworks and direct state or county health-system procurement. The most relevant recent opportunity is San Mateo Medical Center's July 2026 RFP for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services, which, while focused on extraction tools rather than stems themselves, signals active state and local procurement of orthopedic surgical supplies in California. NASPO ValuePoint's September 2026 RFP for medical supplies and Sourcewell's September 2026 RFP for physical health products represent broader cooperative purchasing vehicles through which states and local entities establish master agreements for medical commodities including orthopedic implants; both closed or are closing in Q4 2026. The issuing bodies span state-level cooperative purchasing agents (South Dakota administering NASPO ValuePoint), regional service cooperatives (Sourcewell in Minnesota), and direct county health systems (San Mateo County in California). Geographic activity centers on California and the Upper Midwest, with multistate reach through cooperative agreements. The code shows moderate recent activity, with procurement flowing primarily through established cooperative vehicles rather than individual RFPs, suggesting vendors should maintain active relationships with NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, and state health-system procurement offices.