April 6, 2006 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 7,022,110 - Needle for medical use
  
• 7,022,098 - Access disconnection systems and methods
  
• 7,021,148 - Apparatus and method for sealing pressure sensor membranes
  

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20060074441 - Rotational thrombectomy device
  
• 20060074369 - Blood purification device
  
• 20060074395 - Needle holder
  
• 20060074388 - Fluid management flow implants of improved occlusion resistance
  
• 20060073563 - Erythropoietin derivatives with altered immunogenicity