Changes in Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Period Change [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table provides the reclassifications out of Other comprehensive income, net of tax attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders:

(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments		Net Change in Derivative Financial Instruments		Net Change in Defined Benefit Pensions and Other Items		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$	(96)	$	154	$	(8)	$	49
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	246		142		(9)		379
(Income) loss amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(14)		(141)		1		(154)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	232		1		(8)		225
Balance as of December 31, 2024	$	136	$	155	$	(16)	$	275

(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments		Net Change in Derivative Financial Instruments		Net Change in Defined Benefit Pensions and Other Items		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	(1)	$	269	$	1	$	269
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(87)		63		(10)		(34)
(Income) loss amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(8)		(178)		1		(185)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(95)		(115)		(9)		(219)
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$	(96)	$	154	$	(8)	$	49