UNSPSC 85603629: Removal of artificial sphincter from anus, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of artificial sphincter from anus, 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 0DPQ0LZ

UNSPSC 85603629 Removal of artificial sphincter from anus, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with state and local procurement activity. The recent contract opportunities tagged under this code do not involve surgical procedures or medical devices related to sphincter removal; instead, they reflect procurement for comprehensive healthcare services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary care, peer support services, and fire department medical direction. The code's nominal scope — a specific surgical procedure — does not match the breadth of general healthcare procurement actually appearing in state and local RFPs. No solicitations in the recent-opportunities block are purchasing the defined service line.

Given the mismatch between the code's clinical definition and the healthcare-administration and professional-services work actually being solicited, this Commodity code shows little decision-relevant activity for a vendor pursuing state and local healthcare contracts. The recent opportunities (Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP for inmate medical and pharmacy services due May 15, 2026; Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management due April 9, 2026; Monroe County's RFP for virtual primary and urgent care due April 16, 2026; San Mateo County's peer support pilot due July 2, 2025; and Santa Monica Fire Department's medical director RFP due October 16, 2025) cover healthcare administration, management, and professional oversight rather than surgical intervention. If your firm provides acute care services or supplies to correctional, municipal, or county health systems, monitor broader healthcare-services codes; this code itself does not reflect current state and local demand.