Abstract: An implantable connector assembly (14) for communicating an element to an implantable device (12) within a patient (20) comprises a plug (16), a receptacle (18), and a pair of communication structures (72, 108). The plug (16) includes a plunger body (64). The receptacle (18) includes a sleeve (98) and a stopper (114). The sleeve (98) defines an opening (104), and the stopper (114) is resiliently mounted within the sleeve (98) to cover and fluidly seal the opening (104). The pair of communication structures (72, 108) is positioned respectively on the plunger body (64) and the sleeve (98). One of the communication structures (72, 108) connects to a source and the other communication structure (108, 72) connects to the implantable device (12). The plunger body (64) inserts into the sleeve (98) to displace the stopper (114) and couple the pair of communication structures (72, 108) for communication of the element therebetween.

Abstract: A system for pumping blood in a patient comprises multiple components including a rotational drive assembly; a fluid drive element; a housing, an inflow cannula assembly and an outflow graft assembly. The inflow cannula assembly comprises an inflow conduit and an inflow connector. The outlet graft assembly comprises an outflow conduit and an outflow connector. The housing surrounds the fluid drive element and comprises an inflow port and an outflow port. The inflow conduit comprises a first end operably attachable to the inflow port and a second end fluidly connectable to a source of oxygenated blood. The outflow conduit comprises a first end operably attachable to the outflow port and a second end fluidly connectable to a blood vessel. The inflow connector operably connects the inflow conduit to the inflow port. The outflow connector operably connects the outflow conduit to the outflow port.