Is peracetic acid suitable for the cleaning step of reprocessing flexible endoscopes?

Table 3 Adverse effects after processing with peracetic acid after endoscopy

Number of cases	Type of reaction	Possible explanation	Ref.
10	Colitis	Unclear, reprocessing with PAA, but afterwards channels were flushed with hydrogen peroxide	[210]
1	Colitis	PAA residues in the biopsy suction channel	[215]
2	Colitis	Defect of automatic rinsing of a channel	[216]
1	Colitis	Channel not flushed	[217]
1	Colitis	Inadequate rinsing of a channel	[212]
No number provided	Pseudolipomatosis	Air channels not rinsed	[218]
4	Colitis	Programming error in the automatic disinfection device, related to the air/water channels	[219]
12	Colonic mucosal pseudolipomatosis	Rinsing was not done as recommended	[220]