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Monash IVF chief executive officer Michael Knaap has resigned following the reveal of a second embryo bungle.
In a statement to the ASX, Monash IVF said its board had accepted Mr Knaap's resignation and "respects his decision".
"Since his appointment in 2019, Michael has led the organisation through a period of significant growth and transformation, and we thank him for his years of dedicated service," the statement said.
Monash IVF revealed on Tuesday that it had incorrectly transferred the wrong embryo to a patient - the second incident the company has apologised for in recent months.
The patient's own embryo was used instead of their partner's, which was "contrary to the treatment plan", the company said on Tuesday.
It comes two months after the company revealed a Brisbane patient was mistakenly implanted with another patient's embryo.
The woman gave birth to a baby who had no genetic link to her later that year, which the ABC understands happened in 2023.
Knaap was also the managing the director of Monash IVF Group and had led the organisation since 2013.
Chief financial officer and company secretary Malik Jainudeen has been appointed as acting CEO.
-This story was first published by the ABC.
