UNSPSC 85721345: Revision of external fixation device in right metatarsal-tarsal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of external fixation device in right metatarsal-tarsal joint, 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 0SWK05Z

UNSPSC 85721345 Revision of external fixation device in right metatarsal-tarsal joint, open approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity for state and local procurement. The code's title denotes a highly specific orthopedic surgical procedure — revision of an external fixation device in a particular joint using an open surgical approach — yet the recent opportunities tagged under this code consist of independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, specialty medical services for youth in custody, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. None of these solicitations involve external fixation device procurement, revision, or placement. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited suggests either a systematic tagging error in the state and local procurement records or that this code does not align with how state and local governments categorize medical device or surgical services spending.

The recent opportunities span Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries), Florida (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), reflecting diverse issuing bodies including cities, counties, regional state agencies, and health systems. Proposal deadlines range from September 25, 2026 (Harris County RFI) through October 16, 2026 (Phoenix Retirement Office), with the Washington State Ferries pre-bid conference scheduled for August 31, 2026. Given the absence of any recent state or local solicitation actually requesting external fixation devices or related orthopedic hardware, vendors in that product category should not rely on this code for market intelligence or pursuit strategy at the state and local level.