Skip to content
RecallWatchMedical Device Safety
Class IIOngoingZ-1661-2025

Trimble Ab recalls The Trimble RTS873 robotic total station is a solution designed for construction profes…

Trimble AbDanderyd, SwedenReported May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago
Legal News Analyst ·

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

Check your device

Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.

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.

DistributionShow details

US and OUS (South Korea and United Kingdom).

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

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.

More Class II recalls