Auris Health offers the MONARCH™ Platform, a robotic‑assisted bronchoscopy system that provides precise, 6‑degree‑of‑freedom control of a flexible bronchoscope for navigating to peripheral lung lesions. Integrated real‑time navigation software fuses CT imaging with positional data to guide biopsies and therapeutic interventions with sub‑centimeter accuracy, improving tissue acquisition rates while monitoring safety parameters.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional bronchoscopy tools struggle to reach peripheral pulmonary lesions with sufficient precision, leading to low diagnostic yield and higher complication risk. Limited maneuverability and lack of advanced navigation make it difficult for clinicians to safely obtain tissue from small or deep lung nodules.
Solution
The MONARCH™ Platform is a robotic‑assisted bronchoscopy system that enhances airway navigation and stability for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. A robotic arm provides precise, repeatable control of a flexible bronchoscope, allowing clinicians to steer to peripheral targets with sub‑centimeter accuracy. Integrated navigation software fuses pre‑procedure imaging with real‑time positional data to guide the scope along optimal pathways while monitoring safety parameters. The system supports a range of accessory tools for biopsy, sampling, and therapeutic interventions, improving tissue acquisition rates. Clinical data from over 600 procedures demonstrate consistent lesion access and acceptable safety outcomes, positioning the platform as a reliable alternative to conventional manual bronchoscopy.
Target Audience
Primary customers are interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and hospital pulmonary departments that perform bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment of peripheral lung lesions.
Features
- Robotic arm with 6‑degree‑of‑freedom control for stable, precise bronchoscope positioning
- Real‑time navigation software that integrates CT imaging to generate 3‑D airway maps and guide scope trajectory
- Flexible bronchoscope compatible with standard biopsy and therapeutic instruments
- Automated safety monitoring including airway pressure, oxygen saturation, and collision avoidance alerts
- FDA 510(k) cleared device with documented clinical performance in 679 patients (median lesion size 18.5 mm, median distance 5 mm from pleura)
- Modular accessory suite for transbronchial needle aspiration, forceps biopsy, and therapeutic delivery