Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Philips Respironics, Inc. SimplyGo Mini, Standard Battery Kit recall: Certain serial numbers of the SimplyGo Mini standard battery kit contain

Recall published 11 months ago

Certain serial numbers of the SimplyGo Mini standard battery kit contain a defective chip which can lead the battery to either fail to charge or lose voltage output when in use in the device. If the fault occurs while the device is running on battery power, the SimplyGo Mini will shut down and stop providing oxygen to the user. This may happen at a temperature within the specified operating temperature range of the SimplyGo Mini.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Certain serial numbers of the SimplyGo Mini standard battery kit contain a defective chip which can lead the battery to either fail to charge or lose voltage output when in use in the device. If the fault occurs while the device is running on battery power, the SimplyGo Mini will shut down and stop providing oxygen to the user. This may happen at a temperature within the specified operating temperature range of the SimplyGo Mini.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0481-2026
Published
November 19, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
56 units (55 US, 1 OUS)
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Product Code: 1116816; UDI-DI: 00606959032385; Serial Numbers: 2438V115830, 2438V115960, 2438V116033, 2438V115899, 2438V115832, 2438V115964, 2438V116034, 2438V115837, 2438V115965, 2438V116040, 2438V115840, 2438V115967, 2438V116044, 2438V115842, 2438V115968, 2438V116045, 2438V115844, 2438V115970, 2438V116046, 2438V115878, 2438V115972, 2438V116047, 2438V115890, 2438V115973, 2438V116048, 2438V115894, 2438V115974, 2438V116049, 2438V115895, 2438V115980, 2438V116050, 2438V115896, 2438V115981, 2438V116051, 2438V115897, 2438V115983, 2438V116052, 2438V115919, 2438V115984, 2438V116226, 2438V115937, 2438V115991, 2438V116229, 2438V115939, 2438V115992, 2438V116233, 2438V115942, 2438V115993, 2438V116249, 2438V115948, 2438V115994, 2438V116253, 2438V115957, 2438V115995, 2438V116258, 2438V117762;
UPC codes
00606959032385

Products covered by this recall

SimplyGo Mini, Standard Battery Kit; Product code: 1116816; The affected battery kits are sold as accessories for the SimplyGo Mini: SimplyGo Mini Portable Oxygen Concentrator Product code: 1113600

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00606959032385

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 1116816

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • 2438V115830
  • 2438V115960
  • 2438V116033
  • 24

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Philips Respironics, Inc. — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Philips Respironics, Inc. — 1001 Murry Ridge Ln, Murrysville, PA, 15668-8517

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Philips Respironics, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Certain serial numbers of the SimplyGo Mini standard battery kit contain a defective chip which can lead the battery to either fail to charge or lose voltage output when in use in the device. If the fault occurs while the device is running on battery power, the SimplyGo Mini will shut down and stop providing oxygen to the user. This may happen at a temperature within the specified operating temperature range of the SimplyGo Mini. Certain serial numbers of the SimplyGo Mini standard battery kit contain a defective chip which can lead the battery to either fail to charge or lose voltage output…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00606959032385; model number 1116816. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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