UNSPSC 42322507: External fixation plate

Plate used in external fixation procedures.

UNSPSC 42322507 External fixation plate (Commodity) covers orthopedic hardware extraction and removal systems, implant-compatible instrumentation, and related surgical services that state and local health systems acquire to support acute-care orthopedic procedures. Recent solicitations show state and local entities buying orthopedic hardware removal kits, extraction systems compatible with multiple implant manufacturers, technical support for safe removal of intramedullary nails and screws, and case support during surgical procedures—framed as turnkey service engagements rather than discrete component purchases. Issuing bodies are predominantly public hospital systems and health departments; San Mateo Medical Center represents typical demand, procuring orthopedic hardware extraction system services on an as-needed basis with required ISO 13485:2016 certification, five years of acute-care hospital support experience, and universal compatibility across orthopedic implant systems. Cooperative-purchasing vehicles such as NASPO ValuePoint and Sourcewell also aggregate medical supplies and physical health products under this code to serve multiple state and local government entities simultaneously, though the specific commodities bundled within each cooperative agreement are not detailed in available postings.

Geographic activity centers on California and the upper Midwest. San Mateo County (California) posted an RFQ for orthopedic hardware extraction services due July 1, 2026; NASPO ValuePoint, administering from South Dakota, solicited master agreements for medical supplies via RFP 1433 due November 9, 2026; and Sourcewell (Minnesota) requested proposals for physical health products and related services due October 20, 2026. All three solicitations are cooperative or multi-entity vehicles designed to establish contracting solutions for dozens or hundreds of participating jurisdictions rather than single-agency buys. Northern California regional availability is explicitly required for orthopedic extraction support, and service-provider qualifications emphasize demonstrated experience with acute-care hospital systems and surgical compliance standards including HIPAA, Section 504 accessibility, and corporate health care program compliance.