Sole Source Purchase for TOUCH CMC-1 Total Joint Arthroplasty

The University of New Mexico is seeking to purchase TOUCH CMC-1 total joint arthroplasty, a total joint replacement for thumb CMC arthritis. The proposed vendor is Medartis, and the purchase is justified as a sole source procurement due to the uniqueness of the product. The TOUCH prosthesis is the only thumb total joint arthroplasty approved for use in the US, and there are no similar implants available. The purchase is needed to bring this technology to patients in New Mexico. • The purchase amount is $126,025. • The term of the purchase is a one-time purchase with potential renewals. • The proposed vendor has unique expertise in the field, having completed training on the implant in Europe. • The purchase is justified due to the lack of similar options available in the US.