_Incident · Recall_

# Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch over unanticipated robotic arm positioning toward patient-left

Canonical ID: `7c94b4de-e7b2-4c72-b105-abe5d51feb74`

- **Occurred:** 2026-01-21
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Auris Health](/companies/auris-health.md) (id: `df69ac5c-53c1-4fa6-94d2-8f377e9bf87c`)

Auris Health recalled the Monarch bronchoscopy platform because a software issue could cause unanticipated robotic-arm positioning toward patient-left, risking contact with the patient or endotracheal tube. 173 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1383-2026, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

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## Common questions

### What happened in Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch over unanticipated robotic arm positioning toward patient-left?

Auris Health recalled the Monarch bronchoscopy platform because a software issue could cause unanticipated robotic-arm positioning toward patient-left, risking contact with the patient or endotracheal tube. 173 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1383-2026, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on January 21, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch over unanticipated robotic arm positioning toward patient-left?

The incident is recorded as involving Auris Health on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch over unanticipated robotic arm positioning toward patient-left?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch over unanticipated robotic arm positioning toward patient-left?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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