What type of suture does not separate from the needle unless pulled off intentionally?

a. Double-armed attachment
b. Permanently swaged needle attachment
c. Controlled-release needle attachment
d. Halsted needle

ANS: C
The controlled-release needle is secure so that the suture strand will not separate from the needle inadvertently, but it will release rapidly when pulled off intentionally.

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