UNSPSC 85511506: Drainage of left external iliac artery with drainage device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to drainage of left external iliac artery with drainage device, open approach. This surgical intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code 049J00Z

UNSPSC 85511506 "Drainage of left external iliac artery with drainage device, open approach" is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific surgical procedure for vascular intervention; however, the recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve purchasing or procuring drainage devices, surgical supplies, or vascular procedure services aligned with the code's nominal scope. Instead, the opportunities reflect state and local governments' purchases of broader health service administration, staffing, and benefit management — medical record review, occupational health surveillance, specialty surgical networks through Centers of Excellence, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing. These are administrative and staffing services rather than procurement of implantable medical devices or surgical procedure kits.

The issuing bodies across recent postings include county governments (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County, County of Santa Clara), cities (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach), and state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation). The geographic spread covers Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with no discernible concentration. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's request for independent medical evaluation services (RFP, due October 16, 2026, $750,000 over five years), the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance solicitation for ferry workers (RFP, due October 9, 2026, pre-bid scheduled August 31, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara Health System's multiple-award staffing pool for temporary health professionals (RFP, due October 7, 2026). The code appears to be miscoded or used inconsistently in the source material; vendors evaluating actual procurement under this Commodity should disregard these opportunities and seek activity that directly matches the code's vascular surgical scope.