UNSPSC 42322511: External fixation sleeve or bushing

Component used in external fixation procedures.

UNSPSC 42322511 External fixation sleeve or bushing is a Commodity code that covers orthopedic hardware removal and extraction systems, instrumentation, and related surgical support services used in acute-care hospital settings. State and local purchasing under this code reflects demand from public health systems and hospital networks for orthopedic surgical equipment and specialized medical hardware compatible with multiple implant manufacturers. The issuing bodies active under this code include county-operated public hospital systems, state health authorities participating in cooperative purchasing vehicles, and regional medical centers. San Mateo Medical Center, a county public hospital system in California, recently solicited orthopedic hardware removal and extraction system services on an as-needed basis for surgical procedures, with proposals due July 1, 2026; the procurement emphasizes universal extraction systems compatible with broad orthopedic implant ranges, ISO 13485 certification, technical support within Northern California, and compliance with healthcare program standards including HIPAA and Section 504 accessibility.

Recent activity under the code concentrates in California and appears also through statewide cooperative purchasing vehicles. San Mateo County Medical Center's RFP 666002526252 for orthopedic hardware extraction system services represents the only directly relevant recent opportunity; broader medical supplies cooperative vehicles issued by NASPO ValuePoint (RFP 1433, due November 9, 2026) and Sourcewell (RFP 26RFP102026, due October 20, 2026) establish master agreements for physical health products and medical supplies across multiple states but do not detail orthopedic-specific categories in their public summaries. Vendors pursuing this code should anticipate specialized qualification requirements including five-plus years of acute-care experience, multi-manufacturer system compatibility, federal medical-device certification, and regional technical support capability; local-business preferences apply in some jurisdictions, and standard healthcare compliance obligations including living-wage ordinances and corporate compliance protocols are routine.