Safety information regarding in vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of sexually transmitted diseases that were obtained via the webshops „thuistest.shop“ and „stdheimtest.de“ New
Safety warnings
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Medical devices
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26/05/2026
The Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG) warns lay users against the in vitro diagnostic devices listed below, as they are intended exclusively for use by medical professionals and are not, as stated by the website operator, intended for self-testing by lay users.
For this reason, the operator of the afore mentioned website „thuistest.shop“ has initiated a recall of the affected products.
Lay users of these products are advised not to use any unused tests purchased via the websites thuistest.shop“ and „stdheimtest.de“ and to follow the instructions available at the following link: https://thuistest.shop/de/FAQ_Safety_Notice
If necessary, consult your doctor.
| Medical devices | HSV - Herpes Simplex Virus - Herpes 2, EAN: 8720892531841 HSV - Herpes Simplex Virus - Herpes 1, EAN: 8720892531834 HSV 1 + 2 combo rapid test, EAN: 7340221710047 Candida albicans Thuistest – Vaginale Sneltest, EAN: 7340221700888 HPV sneltest, EAN: 7340221708259 Syfilis test, EAN: 7340221701656 MPOX test, EAN: 7340221708976 Mycoplasma test, EAN: 7340221710030 |
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| Manufacturer | Zhuhai Encode Medical Engineering Co., Ltd Mednostic Get Tested International AB |
| Batch number(s) | The recall affects all tests that were purchased during the following periods via the following websites: Thuistest.shop: June 23, 2024 – January 31, 2026 STDheimtest.de: October 8, 2025 – January 31, 2026 |
| Further information Link | FAQ |
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26/05/2026