Johnson & Johnson today announced U.S. 510(k) regulatory clearance for MONARCH QUEST 3, the latest software update for the MONARCH Platform.
The MONARCH Platform is a robotically assisted platform for bronchoscopy. MONARCH QUEST delivers continuous visualization during the procedure, inclusive of navigation to and biopsy of targets under direct vision, an advanced robotically-assisted bronchoscope that gives physicians precise control and stable reach, and navigation and targeting that accounts for CT-to-body divergence.
In addition to new QUEST capabilities, this release leverages Polyphonic, Johnson & Johnson’s open digital ecosystem. Polyphonic for MONARCH can help extend surgical intelligence beyond the procedure by enabling clinicians to review procedural volume data and collaborate with other teams through a centralized video library. Polyphonic for MONARCH organizes each MONARCH case into a consistent, reviewable format — making it easier to revisit procedures, identify key moments, and support learning.
MONARCH QUEST 3 is designed to deliver:
- AI‑powered nodule segmentation, designed to automatically generate more accurate nodule boundaries with a single click during pre‑procedural planning.
- Software enhancements to improve registration and navigation accuracy, helping clinicians maintain confidence as anatomy shifts during the procedure.
- A new 3D Compass overlay, designed to improve visual orientation between joystick controls and patient anatomy to simplify scope‑tip orientation.
- Broader compatibility with commonly used mobile and fixed CBCT imaging systems, enabling clinicians to leverage existing imaging infrastructure to help manage CT‑to‑body divergence and improve targeting of lung nodules.
