UNSPSC 85703343: Insertion of intramedullary internal fixation device into left lower femur, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of intramedullary internal fixation device into left lower femur, 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 0QHC06Z

UNSPSC 85703343, Insertion of intramedullary internal fixation device into left lower femur, open approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities in the source are tagged with this code but do not involve orthopedic surgical devices or procedures; instead they concern occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical benefit administration through Centers of Excellence, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations involve the procurement or insertion of intramedullary fixation devices or related orthopedic implants.

The mismatch between the code's scope and the activities being solicited suggests that this UNSPSC category does not currently capture meaningful state and local contracting activity for the product or service the code nominally describes. Buyers pursuing orthopedic implants, surgical devices, or related hospital procurement under this code should verify that their target jurisdictions are tagging opportunities correctly before investing in pursuit strategy.