diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organs/organ_internal.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organs/organ_internal.dm
index 2c42f421774..6dbc6f4febe 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organs/organ_internal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organs/organ_internal.dm
@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@
 	for(var/X in actions)
 		var/datum/action/A = X
 		A.Grant(M)
+	if(vital)
+		M.update_stat("Vital organ inserted")
 
 // Removes the given organ from its owner.
 // Returns the removed object, which is usually just itself