UNSPSC 85711371: Removal of internal fixation device from left sternoclavicular joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left sternoclavicular joint, percutaneous 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 0RPF34Z

UNSPSC 85711371 Removal of internal fixation device from left sternoclavicular joint, percutaneous approach (Commodity) shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code do not involve removal of implants or any surgical procedures on the sternoclavicular joint. Instead, the opportunities span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, disability-related medical evaluations, and surgical carve-out benefit programs—none of which align with the code's stated procedure.

The mismatch suggests either a data-classification artifact or a fundamental misalignment between the UNSPSC code assignment and actual procurement need. The Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), the City of Phoenix's disability medical evaluation services RFP (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), the City of Long Beach's surgical benefit carve-out RFP (HR26753, due October 7, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara's temporary health professional staffing solicitation (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) address administrative, occupational health, and staffing dimensions of healthcare delivery rather than the surgical procedure implicated by the code's taxonomy name. This code should not be relied upon for business development targeting state and local governments seeking orthopedic implant removal or related surgical services.