diff --git a/src/pynwb/ecephys.py b/src/pynwb/ecephys.py
index af8048fb8..6758b9f3d 100644
--- a/src/pynwb/ecephys.py
+++ b/src/pynwb/ecephys.py
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ class EventWaveform(MultiContainerInterface):
     }
 
     def __init__(self, **kwargs):
-        if not self._in_construct_mode:
+        if not self._in_construct_mode:  # pragma: no cover
             raise ValueError(
                 "The EventWaveform neurodata type is deprecated. If you are interested in using it, "
                 "please create an issue on https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/nwb-schema/issues."