diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
index 8e5fa683c9..36dcdf0750 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/shockpaddles/proc/can_revive(mob/living/carbon/human/H) //This is checked right before attempting to revive
 	var/obj/item/organ/internal/brain/brain = H.internal_organs_by_name[O_BRAIN]
-	if(H.should_have_organ(O_BRAIN) && (!brain || brain.defib_timer <= 0 ) )
+	if(H.should_have_organ(O_BRAIN) && (!brain) )
 		return "buzzes, \"Resuscitation failed - Excessive neural degeneration. Further attempts futile.\""
 
 	H.updatehealth()