Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 468	$ 504	$ 1,284	$ 1,088
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(181)	21	(79)	(7)
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(100)	3	(95)	(25)
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	0	0	0	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(282)	23	(173)	(37)
Comprehensive income (loss)	187	528	1,110	1,051
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(4)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	10	(16)	4	(16)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	10	(16)	0	(16)
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	$ 177	$ 511	$ 1,110	$ 1,035