UNSPSC 85522827: Removal of drainage device from upper vein, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of drainage device from upper vein, 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 05PY00Z

UNSPSC 85522827 Removal of drainage device from upper vein, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure — the removal of a venous drainage device via open surgical technique — but the five most recent opportunities posted under this code span inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support for peer workers, and fire department medical direction. None of these opportunities involve drainage device removal or vascular surgery; the code appears to be a mismatch with the work actually being solicited, suggesting either classification error in the state and local system or opportunistic tagging by issuing bodies seeking vendor discovery.

Because the source documents no genuine opportunities under this code's nominal scope, pursuit under UNSPSC 85522827 is not indicated at this time. Vendors with relevant expertise in venous access management, interventional vascular surgery, or surgical supply should monitor for correctly classified opportunities in the vascular surgery or surgical supplies categories rather than expect consistent activity under this code.