diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
index d7dc52b2487..97cc8545e7b 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
@@ -653,10 +653,11 @@
 /datum/design/syringe
 	name = "Syringe"
 	id = "syringe"
-	build_type = AUTOLATHE
+	build_type = AUTOLATHE | PROTOLATHE
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 10, MAT_GLASS = 20)
 	build_path = /obj/item/reagent_containers/syringe
-	category = list("initial", "Medical")
+	category = list("initial", "Medical", "Medical Designs")
+	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_MEDICAL
 
 /datum/design/prox_sensor
 	name = "Proximity Sensor"
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
index ec4ae4f088a..fb69946d88e 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
@@ -192,6 +192,15 @@
 	category = list("Medical Designs")
 	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_MEDICAL
 
+/datum/design/surgical_drapes
+	name = "Surgical Drapes"
+	id = "surgical_drapes"
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000)
+	build_path = /obj/item/surgical_drapes
+	category = list("Medical Designs")
+	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_MEDICAL | DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_SCIENCE
+
 /datum/design/laserscalpel
 	name = "Laser Scalpel"
 	desc = "A laser scalpel used for precise cutting."
diff --git a/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm b/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
index 5418196fdc2..4e872835f06 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/techweb/all_nodes.dm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 	starting_node = TRUE
 	display_name = "Basic Tools"
 	description = "Basic mechanical, electronic, surgical and botanical tools."
-	design_ids = list("screwdriver", "wrench", "wirecutters", "crowbar", "multitool", "welding_tool", "tscanner", "analyzer", "cable_coil", "pipe_painter", "airlock_painter", "scalpel", "circular_saw", "surgicaldrill", "retractor", "cautery", "hemostat", "cultivator", "plant_analyzer", "shovel", "spade", "hatchet", "mop")
+	design_ids = list("screwdriver", "wrench", "wirecutters", "crowbar", "multitool", "welding_tool", "tscanner", "analyzer", "cable_coil", "pipe_painter", "airlock_painter", "scalpel", "circular_saw", "surgicaldrill", "retractor", "cautery", "hemostat", "surgical_drapes", "syringe", "cultivator", "plant_analyzer", "shovel", "spade", "hatchet",  "mop")
 
 /////////////////////////Biotech/////////////////////////
 /datum/techweb_node/biotech