diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm
index 3286bc2d278..b97c72eb0e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
 	if(. & EMP_PROTECT_SELF)
 		return
 	if(prob(15/severity) && owner)
-		to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>[src] is hit by EMP!</span>")
+		to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>The electromagnetic pulse causes [src] to malfunction!</span>")
 		// give the owner an idea about why his implant is glitching
 		Retract()