Aug. 11, 2005 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,926,838 - Method to measure blood flow and recirculation in hemodialysis shunts
  
• 6,926,735 - Multi-lumen vascular grafts having improved self-sealing properties
  
• 6,926,725 - Thrombectomy device with multi-layered rotational wire
  
• 6,926,239 - Mounting assembly for a waste discharge line of a medical treatment apparatus
  

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20050177225 - Medical implants and anti-scarring agents
  
• 20050177094 - Multi lumen catheter
  
• 20050177087 - Blood heat conserving tube assembly for hemodialysis or blood transfusion
  
• 20050173344 - Medical system including vented tip protector
  
• 20050173343 - Method of cleaning and qualifying a dialysis filter and machine for same
  
• 20050173056 - Apparatus and method for connecting and disconnecting flexible tubing