UNSPSC 85721162: Revision of internal fixation device in right tarsal joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in right tarsal joint, external 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 0SWHX4Z

UNSPSC 85721162 Revision of internal fixation device in right tarsal joint, external approach (Commodity) shows a material mismatch between its nominal scope — orthopedic surgical devices for ankle joint repair — and recent state and local procurement activity tagged under the code. The source identifies six recent opportunities posted between July and September 2026, but only one involves surgical services at all, and none directly procure orthopedic fixation devices or implants. Instead, the opportunities span independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs for city employees, occupational medical surveillance, specialty healthcare for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. The issuing bodies are diverse: city retirement offices, municipal HR departments, state transportation agencies, county juvenile justice departments, county health consortiums, and county health systems across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington.

The code shows minimal activity aligned with its stated commodity focus. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026, $750,000 over five years) including medical record review and scheduling of disability examinations; the City of Long Beach requested surgical and medical procedure carve-out proposals (RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026) for knee, hip, orthopedic, shoulder, spine, and oncology procedures through Centers of Excellence; and the Washington State Department of Transportation sought occupational medical surveillance services (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) for ferry system employees. These opportunities address medical services delivery, benefit administration, and occupational health — none of which involve procurement or installation of tarsal joint fixation devices. The code's recent activity does not support a viable pursuit path for firms in orthopedic device manufacturing or surgical implant supply.