1. Material: Disposable vaginal specula are typically made from clear polystyrene or acrylic.
2. Design: They are designed to be anthropometrically shaped to ensure smooth insertion and unimpeded visualization of the cervix, fornixes, and vaginal walls.
3. Sizes: Disposable vaginal specula are available in various sizes.
Color-Coded Handles: Different plastic speculum sizes can be identified with color-coded handles
4. Safety: Disposable vaginal specula are designed to eliminate the time and expense of reprocessing metal specula and to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.