diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/implant.dm b/code/modules/surgery/implant.dm
index 01d54bedaa..c39267b903 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/implant.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/implant.dm
@@ -106,6 +106,8 @@
 	max_duration = 100
 
 	can_use(mob/living/user, mob/living/carbon/human/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool)
+		if(isslime(target))
+			return 0
 		var/datum/organ/external/affected = target.get_organ(target_zone)
 		var/can_fit = !affected.hidden && affected.cavity && tool.w_class <= get_max_wclass(affected)
 		return ..() && can_fit