| Date Initiated by Firm | March 26, 2025 |
| Date Posted | April 28, 2025 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1661-2025 |
| Recall Event ID |
96736 |
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| Product Classification |
Surveying laser product - Product Code REP
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| Product | 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. |
| Code Information |
Trimble RTS873 instruments produced from October 2023 to February 12, 2025. |
| FEI Number |
3003881956
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Trimble Ab Rinkebyvagen 17 Danderyd Sweden
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Manufacturer 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.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action |
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. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 127 |
| Distribution | US and OUS (South Korea and United Kingdom).
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| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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