Figure 1
a. The AB5000 Ventricle with the prototype Nitinol wire-reinforced In-Flow Cannula and Out-Flow Cannula attached that underwent testing for magnetic field interactions, heating, and artifacts at 3-Tesla. Note the prototype Nitinol wire-reinforced In-Flow Cannula atrial cannula (arrow). This is the only metallic portion of this ventricular assist device that is implanted. b. The AB5000 Circulatory Support System (Abiomed, Inc., Danvers, MA). Note the console component of this ventricular assist device.