diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/syringe_gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/syringe_gun.dm
index 8ae6ccbd45..75c015d579 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/syringe_gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/syringe_gun.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/syringe_cartridge
 	name = "syringe gun cartridge"
-	desc = "An impact-triggered compressed gas cartridge that can fitted to a syringe for rapid injection."
+	desc = "An impact-triggered compressed gas cartridge that can be fitted to a syringe for rapid injection."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/ammo.dmi'
 	icon_state = "syringe-cartridge"
 	var/icon_flight = "syringe-cartridge-flight" //so it doesn't look so weird when shot
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 		user.remove_from_mob(syringe)
 		syringe.loc = src
 		sharp = 1
+		name = "syringe dart"
 		update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/weapon/syringe_cartridge/attack_self(mob/user)
@@ -33,6 +34,7 @@
 		user.put_in_hands(syringe)
 		syringe = null
 		sharp = initial(sharp)
+		name = initial(name)
 		update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/weapon/syringe_cartridge/proc/prime()