Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 755	$ 468	$ 2,222	$ 1,284
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(28)	(181)	(719)	(79)
Net change in derivative financial instruments	62	(100)	(238)	(95)
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	0	0	(1)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	34	(282)	(957)	(173)
Comprehensive income (loss)	789	187	1,265	1,110
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(4)	(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	10	7	4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	10	3	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	$ 788	$ 177	$ 1,262	$ 1,110