Nuwellis Secures US Patent for Enhanced Safety in Blood Filtration Systems
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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Nuwellis announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently issued a new U.S. patent covering advanced safety mechanisms for blood return line clamps used in extracorporeal blood filtration systems. The issued patent corresponds to U.S. Patent Application No. 18/298,810 and is assigned to Nuwellis. The newly issued patent protects safety-focused design innovations intended to improve the reliability and consistency of blood flow control in extracorporeal circuits, with particular relevance for pediatric applications, where precision and safety are critical. These mechanisms are designed to support stable system performance and enhance protection in therapies involving small patient volumes and sensitive extracorporeal conditions.
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Wall Street analysts forecast NUWE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NUWE is 3.90 USD with a low forecast of 3.90 USD and a high forecast of 3.90 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About NUWE
Nuwellis, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company. The Company is focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing medical devices used in ultrafiltration therapy, including the Aquadex FlexFlow and the Aquadex SmartFlow systems (collectively the Aquadex System). The Aquadex SmartFlow system is indicated for temporary or extended use in adult and pediatric patients weighing 20 kilograms or more whose fluid overload is unresponsive to medical management, including diuretics. The Aquadex System is designed to remove excess fluid from patients suffering from fluid overload who have failed diuretic therapy. The Aquadex System consists of a console, which is a piece of equipment containing electromechanical pumps and a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen; a one-time disposable blood circuit set, which is an integrated collection of tubing, filters, sensors, and connectors that contain and deliver the blood from and back to the patient, and a disposable catheter.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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