The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0450-2024·Announced 2023-12-13

Monarch Platform Bronchoscopy Device Recalled for Software Image Inversion

AURIS HEALTH INC is recalling approximately 110 units of the Monarch Platform bronchoscopy surgical device due to a software defect that can flip the displayed image during procedures. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall involving a concrete software defect that can impair surgical visualization during bronchoscopy. It qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the High severity rubric criterion.

Plain-English summary

The Monarch Platform (REF MON-000006, 100-240V, software version 2.2.4) is a surgical platform used for bronchoscopic procedures. It is manufactured by AURIS HEALTH INC.

A software defect in version 2.2.4 can cause the virtual bronchoscope image to display in an inverted or flipped orientation. An incorrectly oriented image during a bronchoscopic procedure could lead to procedural errors or complications.

The device has been distributed to healthcare facilities across 32 U.S. states including Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in association with this defect.

Healthcare providers using the Monarch Platform should contact AURIS HEALTH INC for information regarding software correction or device remediation procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Monarch Platform REF MON-000006 100-240V- 50/60Hz 1440w
Manufacturer
AURIS HEALTH INC
Hazard
  • software-defect
  • image-inversion

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Software version 2.2.4

Distribution

Distributed in 34 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • WI
  • WV