Special tubes that carry blood from an artery directly to a nearby vein.

Tubes that connect the heart and blood vessels to the pump. Console The part of the system that drives the blood pumps, thus allowing the blood to flow through its normal cycle. The console is powered by electricity and has a back up battery.

tubes that connect the heart and blood vessels to the pump. These tubes are made of Thoratec Corporation's material called Thoralon®. This material is designed to be strong, durable and resistant to blood clots.