diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
index 71868e610c9..c6c852b409a 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@
 	id = "retractor"
 	build_type = AUTOLATHE
 	materials = list("$metal" = 6000, "$glass" = 3000)
-	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/
+	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/retractor
 	category = list("initial", "Medical")
 
 /datum/design/cautery