Smarter Healthcare: The Story Behind ISO 23907-2: Myths and Misunderstandings

Welcome to our Smarter Healthcare series exploring the story behind ISO 23907-2 — the global standard for reusable sharps containers. In this series, we’re joined by Neil Robinson, Strategic Consultant to Sharpsmart and the UK’s representative on the ISO 23907 committee. Across these sessions, Neil unpacks the why behind the standard and what it means for healthcare worker safety. Part 4: Myths and Misunderstandings Reusable doesn’t mean risky. Sanitised doesn’t mean subpar. And ISO standards are far from optional. But despite the evidence, we still encounter common misconceptions around reusable sharps containment – from doubts about cleanliness to assumptions that risk assessments can override compliance. It’s time to set the record straight and clarify what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what responsible practice really looks like.