A leading Australian IVF provider has issued a public apology after a woman gave birth to another couple라이브 바카라 child due to a devastating embryo mix-up, which the clinic attributed to "human error."
Monash IVF, which operates over 100 clinics nationwide, described the incident as “deeply distressing” and said staff were “devastated” by the mistake, believed to be the first of its kind reported in Australia.
“I want to express my sincere apology on behalf of Monash IVF,” CEO Michael Knaap said in a statement. “We are truly sorry for what has occurred and remain committed to supporting the patients involved during this extremely difficult time.”
The clinic has not disclosed the identities of the couples affected, nor has it answered questions regarding the baby라이브 바카라 date of birth or current custody arrangements, citing respect for the families’ privacy.
The incident occurred at the Monash IVF clinic in Brisbane, Queensland, where local laws recognize the woman who gives birth—and her partner—as the legal parents of the child, regardless of genetic parentage.
It remains unclear whether either couple suspected a mistake before the clinic discovered the error. The mix-up came to light in February, when the birth parents requested a transfer of their remaining embryos to a different fertility provider. During the process, an extra embryo was found in their storage unit, triggering an internal investigation.
That inquiry revealed that another patient라이브 바카라 embryo had been mistakenly thawed and transferred to the woman who later gave birth.
While the clinic has not explained the specific cause of the error, Knaap emphasized it was an “isolated incident.”
“We are strengthening all our safety protocols across our clinics and have commissioned an independent investigation. We are fully committed to implementing all of its recommendations,” he said.
The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) acknowledged the incident in a public statement, expressing concern for the families involved and underscoring the importance of transparency in such rare but serious cases.
Internationally, similar errors have occurred. In one recent U.S. case, a White woman gave birth to a Black baby and later discovered she had received the wrong embryo.
This is not the first time Monash IVF has faced scrutiny over its practices, though this latest incident represents a significant breach in patient trust.
Last year, the company agreed to pay 56 million Australian dollars ($35 million) to settle a class action suit brought by 700 former patients.
The patients alleged the company didn’t disclose the risk of false positives in genetic testing on embryos, which led them to discard potentially viable embryos.
