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Event 96736

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
March 26, 2025
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Ongoing
Recalling firm wording
Trimble Ab

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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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.

Z-1661-2025
Recall number
Z-1661-2025
Initiated
March 26, 2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recalling firm
Trimble Ab
Quantity
127

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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.

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Official device-enrichment evidence · Unknown

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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.

Code information

Trimble RTS873 instruments produced from October 2023 to February 12, 2025.

Distribution pattern

US and OUS (South Korea and United Kingdom).