Trimble Ab recalls The Trimble RTS873 robotic total station is a solution designed for construction profes…
Reason for recall
An issue has been identified in the production of the RTS873 robotic total stations that may result in the green aiming laser output power being above its laser safety Class 2 classification.
Affected product
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The Trimble RTS873 robotic total station is a solution designed for construction professionals seeking precision, efficiency, and reliability in their layout tasks. The integrated Class 2 green aiming laser system enhances visibility and accuracy, even on uneven surfaces. It is ideal for general and specialty contractors, the RTS873 streamlines layout processes, reduces rework, and enhances overall productivity.
Lot / code information
Trimble RTS873 instruments produced from October 2023 to February 12, 2025.
What the firm is doing
Product Bulletin sent 03/05/2025. Customers sold affected products have been notified by Trimble and are currently in the process of contacting end customers and informing them of the up-coming service of their products.
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US and OUS (South Korea and United Kingdom).
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1661-2025
- FDA device classification · REPOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Trimble AbSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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