Abstract: A woven retention device that is configured to receive a fastener in a bone hole can be configured to promote bone ingrowth and impede biofilm formation. The woven retention device can be made of woven filaments that outline apertures of varying sizes and shapes and can serve as an interface between the fastener and the bone material. In a first relaxed state, the interwoven filaments can outline apertures of varying sizes and shapes within a predetermined range and in a second constricted state inside the bone hole with the fastener the interwoven filaments can outline apertures of decreased area that still fall within the predetermined range. The woven retention device can be configured to allow for optimal bone growth while at the same time minimizing the likelihood that biofilm forms thereon.

Abstract: A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface is provided that includes a sleeve body that can surround a fastener, a proximal end for receiving the fastener, and a distal end. The sleeve body includes interwoven monofilaments of different diameters forming a substantially tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. In a first state, the sleeve body has a plurality of combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, forming a plurality of protuberance thicknesses as measured in a radial direction of the sleeve body. In a second state when a fastener is inserted into the tubular lattice, pressure from the fastener is transmitted to the tubular lattice such that the spatial relationship of the protuberances changes according to a function of bone density and an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Abstract: A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface is provided that includes a sleeve body that can surround a fastener, a proximal end for receiving the fastener, and a distal end. The sleeve body includes interwoven monofilaments of different diameters forming a substantially tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. In a first state, the sleeve body has a plurality of combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, forming a plurality of protuberance thicknesses as measured in a radial direction of the sleeve body. In a second state when a fastener is inserted into the tubular lattice, pressure from the fastener is transmitted to the tubular lattice such that the spatial relationship of the protuberances changes according to a function of bone density and an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Abstract: A soft tapping device for preparing a bone hole that includes a substantially cylindrical insert that is sized to enter into a compressed woven retention device. The substantially cylindrical insert has protrusions that are adaptable to expand portions of a compressed woven retention device inside the bone hole. The substantially cylindrical insert is also configured to exit from the compressed woven retention device without changing the expanded portions of the compressed woven retention device.

Abstract: A woven retention device that is configured to receive a fastener in a bone hole can be configured to promote bone ingrowth and impede biofilm formation. The woven retention device can be made of woven filaments that outline apertures of varying sizes and shapes and can serve as an interface between the fastener and the bone material. In a first relaxed state, the interwoven filaments can outline apertures of varying sizes and shapes within a predetermined range and in a second constricted state inside the bone hole with the fastener the interwoven filaments can outline apertures of decreased area that still fall within the predetermined range. The woven retention device can be configured to allow for optimal bone growth while at the same time minimizing the likelihood that biofilm forms thereon.

Abstract: A soft tapping device for preparing a bone hole that includes a substantially cylindrical insert that is sized to enter into a compressed woven retention device. The substantially cylindrical insert has protrusions that are adaptable to expand portions of a compressed woven retention device inside the bone hole. The substantially cylindrical insert is also configured to exit from the compressed woven retention device without changing the expanded portions of the compressed woven retention device.

Abstract: A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface is provided that includes a sleeve body that can surround a fastener, a proximal end for receiving the fastener, and a distal end. The sleeve body includes interwoven monofilaments of different diameters forming a substantially tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. In a first state, the sleeve body has a plurality of combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, forming a plurality of protuberance thicknesses as measured in a radial direction of the sleeve body. In a second state when a fastener is inserted into the tubular lattice, pressure from the fastener is transmitted to the tubular lattice such that the spatial relationship of the protuberances changes according to a function of bone density and an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Abstract: A kit for implanting a woven retention device into bone includes a woven retention device, a delivery tube, and a push rod. The woven retention device includes a distal end that is tapered to a distal tip, a proximal end for receiving a fastener, and a sleeve body between the distal and proximal ends. The delivery tube includes distal and proximal openings, and a compression portion over at least a distal end of the delivery tube. The push rod can be slideably received within the delivery tube and has a distal end for pushing the woven retention device through the distal opening of the delivery tube.

Abstract: A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface is provided that includes a sleeve body that can surround a fastener, a proximal end for receiving the fastener, and a distal end. The sleeve body includes interwoven monofilaments of different diameters forming a substantially tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. In a first state, the sleeve body has a plurality of combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, forming a plurality of protuberance thicknesses as measured in a radial direction of the sleeve body. In a second state when a fastener is inserted into the tubular lattice, pressure from the fastener is transmitted to the tubular lattice such that the spatial relationship of the protuberances changes according to a function of bone density and an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Abstract: A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface includes interwoven filaments forming a tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. The protuberances are formed by intersecting interwoven filaments. The retention device receives and surrounds a fastener. In a first, relaxed state, the retention device has multiple combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, and the multiple combinations of filament cross-section geometries form multiple protuberance thicknesses. In a second state when surrounding at least a portion of the fastener, the retention device distributes pressure from the fastener to multiple points of contact on the exterior surface of the retention device such that a spatial relationship of the protuberances changes as a function of bone density of the bone surface and as a function of an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Abstract: A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface includes a sleeve body that can surround a fastener, a proximal end receiving the fastener, and a distal end. The sleeve body includes interwoven monofilaments forming a tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. In a first state of the sleeve body, the protuberances are arranged in a predetermined spatial relationship and each protuberance has a thickness measured in a radial direction of the sleeve body. In a second state when a fastener is inserted into the tubular lattice, pressure from the fastener is transmitted to the tubular lattice such that the spatial relationship of the protuberances changes according to a function of bone density and according to a function of an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Abstract: A woven retention device, lattice device and woven patch device that are configured to receive a fastener in a bone hole can be configured to impede biofilm formation. The devices can be made of woven filaments that outline apertures of varying sizes and shapes and can serve as an interface between a fastener and the bone material. The devices can be configured to allow for optimal bone growth while at the same time minimizing the likelihood that biofilm forms thereon. The devices can be made of materials that facilitate soft tissue fixation, and screw-activated expansion.

Abstract: A sleeve system for lining a hole of a surgical screw in a bone or tissue of a subject includes a woven sleeve having a first end, a second end, and an elongated body. The elongated body has an interior portion. The first end includes an aperture that accesses the interior portion. The sleeve system also includes a protective tip that may be inserted through the aperture of the first end of the sleeve. The protective tip at least partially protects tissue of the subject from a screw positioned within the sleeve.

Abstract: A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface includes interwoven filaments forming a tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. The protuberances are formed by intersecting interwoven filaments. The retention device receives and surrounds a fastener. In a first, relaxed state, the retention device has multiple combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, and the multiple combinations of filament cross-section geometries form multiple protuberance thicknesses. In a second state when surrounding at least a portion of the fastener, the retention device distributes pressure from the fastener to multiple points of contact on the exterior surface of the retention device such that a spatial relationship of the protuberances changes as a function of bone density of the bone surface and as a function of an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Abstract: A sleeve system for lining a hole of a surgical screw in a bone or tissue of a subject includes a woven sleeve having a first end, a second end, and an elongated body. The elongated body has an interior portion. The first end includes an aperture that accesses the interior portion. The sleeve system also includes a protective tip that may be inserted through the aperture of the first end of the sleeve. The protective tip at least partially protects tissue of the subject from a screw positioned within the sleeve.

Abstract: A soft tapping device for preparing a bone hole that includes a substantially cylindrical insert that is sized to enter into a compressed woven retention device. The substantially cylindrical insert has protrusions that are adaptable to expand portions of a compressed woven retention device inside the bone hole. The substantially cylindrical insert is also configured to exit from the compressed woven retention device without changing the expanded portions of the compressed woven retention device.

Abstract: A woven retention device can include a pair of connected opposing lattice segments comprising intersecting filaments. The pair of connected opposing lattice segments can be configured to be placed in a portion of a circumference of a bone hole of a bone. A method of inserting a woven retention device can include inserting a woven retention device into a bone hole of a bone. The inserting the pair of opposing lattice segments can cover only a portion of a circumferential area of the bone hole. The method can include securing a fastening device into the bone hole having the inserted woven retention device. Upon securing the fastening device into the bone hole, a portion of the fastening device interfaces directly with the surface of the bone in the bone hole and a portion of the fastening device can interface directly with the bone interface of the woven retention device.

Abstract: A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface includes interwoven filaments forming a tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. The protuberances are formed by intersecting interwoven filaments. The retention device receives and surrounds a fastener. In a first, relaxed state, the retention device has multiple combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, and the multiple combinations of filament cross-section geometries form multiple protuberance thicknesses. In a second state when surrounding at least a portion of the fastener, the retention device distributes pressure from the fastener to multiple points of contact on the exterior surface of the retention device such that a spatial relationship of the protuberances changes as a function of bone density of the bone surface and as a function of an interfacing surface shape of the fastener.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing a woven retention device including: providing a loading pattern of a first plurality of filaments on a first set of tensioned carriers and a second plurality of filaments on a second set of tensioned carriers; rotating the first set of tensioned carriers in a first direction and rotating the second set of tensioned carriers in a second direction; interweaving the first and second plurality of filaments at a predetermined braid angle of intersection to form the woven retention device, wherein the interweaving creates pairs of the first plurality of filaments and pairs of the second plurality of filaments.

Abstract: A system for preparing and inserting a woven retention device into bone is provided. The system includes a woven retention device having a distal end, a proximal end for receiving a fastener, and a sleeve body between the distal and proximal ends. A longitudinal axis extends between the distal and proximal ends. The system also includes a measuring device surrounding at least a portion of the woven retention device and defining a cutting position at which the woven retention device is to be cut for insertion into a hole in the bone. The measuring device measures a distance from the distal end of the woven retention device to the cutting position. The woven retention device is movable relative to a least a portion of the measuring device that defines the cutting position such that the woven retention device can be cut to a desired size.