UNSPSC 42322508: External fixation joint or hinge

Component used in external fixation procedures.

UNSPSC 42322508 External fixation joint or hinge is a Commodity code representing medical devices and orthopedic hardware systems that state and local governments procure through both direct healthcare purchasing and cooperative-purchasing vehicles. The code encompasses orthopedic extraction and removal systems, hardware fixation components, and related surgical instrumentation used in acute-care hospitals, outpatient clinics, and trauma centers. State and local health systems are the primary end-users, procuring these devices both individually and through collective purchasing agreements to secure volume discounts and standardized terms across multiple jurisdictions.

Recent activity shows solicitation flow through cooperative-purchasing intermediaries and direct state and local health authorities. NASPO ValuePoint issued RFP 1433 for medical supplies (proposals due November 9, 2026) as a master-agreement vehicle administered by South Dakota and open to state and local entities across multiple states. Sourcewell, the Minnesota local government unit, posted RFP 26RFP102026 for physical health products and related services (due October 20, 2026) serving its participating entities. San Mateo Medical Center (San Mateo County, California) solicited proposals for orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services under RFP 666002526252 (due July 1, 2026), requiring five years of experience, ISO 13485:2016 certification, and universal compatibility with multiple implant manufacturers; the contract term is three years with performance required in Northern California. The State of California procured outpatient-building furniture (RFB-IS-27200016, due July 28, 2026) through its capital project budget, though that opportunity is tangential to the core orthopedic-device scope. Geographic activity centers on California and Minnesota, with national reach through the cooperative-purchasing vehicles. Local-business preferences and set-asides for certified business enterprises appear in California and San Mateo County solicitations, and vendor compliance with living-wage ordinances, HIPAA, Section 504 accessibility, and healthcare program fraud regulations is standard.