UNSPSC 85703320: Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into right fibula, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into right fibula, 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 0QHJ0BZ

UNSPSC 85703320 Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into right fibula, open approach is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under it reflect healthcare administration and medical services contracting — disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, occupational health surveillance, surgical benefit carve-outs, and temporary health professional staffing — rather than procurement of medical devices or surgical implants. None of the recent solicitations involve purchasing or implanting monoplanar external fixation devices or any orthopedic hardware. This code does not reflect active state and local procurement for the product it nominally describes.

The recent opportunities under this code span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, issued by diverse public bodies including city retirement systems (Phoenix), county health systems (Santa Clara), county procurement offices (Collier County, Harris County), transit authorities (Washington State Ferries), and municipal human resources departments (Long Beach). Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services with a $750,000 maximum over five years (proposals due October 16, 2026), Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 employees (proposal deadline passed April 9, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations (proposals due October 9, 2026), and Santa Clara County Health System's qualification-based solicitation for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary categories (proposals due October 7, 2026). The code shows no relevant recent activity for its stated commodity.