The Surgical Clip (IMAGE) Kobe University Caption This is a dissolvable surgical clip of 5 mm in size made of a magnesium alloy. Credit Kobe University Usage Restrictions can be used only with this article License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.