Monash IVF has admitted to a second bungled embryo implant, occurring on June 5 at its Melbourne clinic in Clayton, where a patient's own embryo was incorrectly transferred instead of her partner's. This incident follows a separate error in April at a Brisbane clinic, which resulted in a woman unknowingly giving birth to a stranger’s baby. Monash IVF has apologized, launched an internal investigation, and expanded an independent review led by Fiona McLeod to cover both incidents, while also implementing new verification processes.
Monash IVF admits second bungled embryo implant, this time at Melbourne clinic
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Monash IVF has admitted to a second bungled embryo implant, occurring on June 5 at its Melbourne clinic in Clayton, where a patient's own embryo was incorrectly transferred instead of her partner's. This incident follows a separate error in April at a Brisbane clinic, which resulted in a woman unknowingly giving birth to a stranger’s baby. Monash IVF has apologized, launched an internal investigation, and expanded an independent review led by Fiona McLeod to cover both incidents, while also implementing new verification processes.
Trending- 1 April: Monash IVF announces first error at Brisbane clinic (woman gives birth to stranger's baby)
- 2 April: Fiona McLeod appointed to investigate first incident
- 3 June 5: Second bungled embryo implant occurs at Melbourne clinic (patient receives own embryo instead of partner's)
- 4 June 10 (Tuesday): Monash IVF announces second incident to ASX
- 5 Monash IVF launches internal investigation and extends scope of McLeod's review
- 6 Monash IVF implements new verification processes
- Patient distress and apologies from Monash IVF
- Internal investigations and expanded independent review
- Implementation of extra verification processes and patient confirmation safeguards
- Notification of regulators and insurers
- Legal and ethical concerns regarding embryo transfers
- Damage to Monash IVF's reputation
What: Monash IVF admitted to a second bungled embryo implant where a patient received her own embryo instead of her partner's, following a previous incident where a woman gave birth to a stranger's baby due to an incorrect embryo transfer.
When: June 5 (latest incident), April (first incident), statement made on Tuesday (June 10, 2025).
Where: Melbourne (Clayton laboratory), Brisbane (previous clinic).
Why: The incidents are attributed to human error and a lack of sufficient verification processes, despite the use of electronic witness systems, indicating a need for improved safeguards in embryo transfer procedures.
How: Incorrect embryo transfers occurred due to human error and insufficient manual witnessing/verification processes, leading to patients receiving the wrong embryos. Monash IVF is responding with internal investigations, independent reviews, and new safeguards.