10-Q Filing

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP CIK: 885725 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000885725-24-000073`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241101
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	bsx-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 156 Income Statement 200 Cash Flow Statement 198 Stockholders Equity 46 Comprehensive Income 80

Balance Sheet 156 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$952.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$952.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$865.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$865.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Trade accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	2.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	2.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	2.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	2.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid income taxes	`PrepaidTaxes`	$332.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid income taxes	`PrepaidTaxes`	$332.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.73B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.73B	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid income taxes	`PrepaidTaxes`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid income taxes	`PrepaidTaxes`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$621.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$621.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	263.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	263.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	263.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	263.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$674.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$674.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$8.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$8.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$15.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$15.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$5.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$5.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$3.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$3.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$3.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$3.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.53B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$35.14B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$35.14B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$38.08B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$38.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Current debt obligations	`DebtCurrent`	$1.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Current debt obligations	`DebtCurrent`	$1.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Current debt obligations	`DebtCurrent`	$531.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current debt obligations	`DebtCurrent`	$531.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$942.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$942.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$907.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$907.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$891.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$891.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$814.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$814.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$5.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$5.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$9.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$9.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$138.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$138.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$134.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$134.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares - 0 shares issued as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares - 0 shares issued as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares - 0 shares issued as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares - 0 shares issued as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 2,000,000,000 shares - issued 1,736,731,395 shares as of September 30, 2024 and 1,729,000,224 shares as of December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 2,000,000,000 shares - issued 1,736,731,395 shares as of September 30, 2024 and 1,729,000,224 shares as of December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 2,000,000,000 shares - issued 1,736,731,395 shares as of September 30, 2024 and 1,729,000,224 shares as of December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 2,000,000,000 shares - issued 1,736,731,395 shares as of September 30, 2024 and 1,729,000,224 shares as of December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost - 263,289,848 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost - 263,289,848 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost - 263,289,848 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost - 263,289,848 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$819.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$819.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$49.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$49.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-128.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-128.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$20.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$20.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$19.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$19.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$18.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$18.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$248.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$248.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$248.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$248.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.53B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$35.14B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$35.14B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$38.08B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$38.08B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 200 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$12.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$12.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.53B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.53B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$10.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$10.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.20B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.20B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.10B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.10B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.79B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.79B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$7.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$7.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$2.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$2.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$2.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$2.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$8.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$8.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$4.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$4.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$1.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$1.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$407.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$407.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$356.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$356.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$208.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$208.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$631.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$631.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$620.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$620.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$205.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$205.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$43.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$43.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$51.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$51.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation-related net charges (credits)	`LitigationSettlementExpense`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation-related net charges (credits)	`LitigationSettlementExpense`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation-related net charges (credits)	`LitigationSettlementExpense`	$-111.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation-related net charges (credits)	`LitigationSettlementExpense`	$-111.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation-related net charges (credits)	`LitigationSettlementExpense`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation-related net charges (credits)	`LitigationSettlementExpense`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation-related net charges (credits)	`LitigationSettlementExpense`	$-111.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation-related net charges (credits)	`LitigationSettlementExpense`	$-111.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$1.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$1.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$6.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$6.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$2.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$2.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$5.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$5.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$733.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$733.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$693.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$693.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$79.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$79.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$200.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$200.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$66.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$66.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$225.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$225.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-78.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-78.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$610.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$610.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.70B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.70B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$669.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$669.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$392.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$392.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$413.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$413.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$200.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$200.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$504.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$504.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Preferred stock dividends	`DividendsPreferredStockStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock dividends	`DividendsPreferredStockStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock dividends	`DividendsPreferredStockStock`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Preferred stock dividends	`DividendsPreferredStockStock`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Preferred stock dividends	`DividendsPreferredStockStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock dividends	`DividendsPreferredStockStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock dividends	`DividendsPreferredStockStock`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Preferred stock dividends	`DividendsPreferredStockStock`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$469.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$469.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.88	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.88	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.34	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.34	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.74	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.74	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.32	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.32	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.34	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.34	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.87	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.87	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.32	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.32	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.73	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.73	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.47B	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.47B	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.46B	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.46B	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.47B	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.47B	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.45B	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.45B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.46B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.46B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.48B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.48B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.49B	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.49B	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.48B	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.48B	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 198 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$504.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$504.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$883.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$883.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$921.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$921.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and prepaid income taxes	`CashFlowImpactOfDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and prepaid income taxes	`CashFlowImpactOfDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and prepaid income taxes	`CashFlowImpactOfDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and prepaid income taxes	`CashFlowImpactOfDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$174.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$174.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (gain) on investments and notes receivable	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (gain) on investments and notes receivable	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (gain) on investments and notes receivable	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-48.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (gain) on investments and notes receivable	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-48.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$43.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$43.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory step-up amortization	`InventoryStepUpAmortization`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory step-up amortization	`InventoryStepUpAmortization`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory step-up amortization	`InventoryStepUpAmortization`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory step-up amortization	`InventoryStepUpAmortization`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$33.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$33.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$164.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$164.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$261.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$261.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$601.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$601.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$274.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$274.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$43.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$43.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-142.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-142.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.98B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.98B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and internal use software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$444.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and internal use software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$444.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and internal use software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$513.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and internal use software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$513.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for investments and acquisitions of certain technologies, net of investment proceeds	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForInvestmentsAndAcquisitionsOfCertainTechnologies`	$264.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for investments and acquisitions of certain technologies, net of investment proceeds	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForInvestmentsAndAcquisitionsOfCertainTechnologies`	$264.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for investments and acquisitions of certain technologies, net of investment proceeds	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForInvestmentsAndAcquisitionsOfCertainTechnologies`	$89.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for investments and acquisitions of certain technologies, net of investment proceeds	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForInvestmentsAndAcquisitionsOfCertainTechnologies`	$89.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from royalty rights	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from royalty rights	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from royalty rights	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from royalty rights	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from settlements of hedge contracts	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from settlements of hedge contracts	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from settlements of hedge contracts	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from settlements of hedge contracts	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.98B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.98B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of contingent consideration previously established in purchase accounting	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$131.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of contingent consideration previously established in purchase accounting	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$131.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of contingent consideration previously established in purchase accounting	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$39.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of contingent consideration previously established in purchase accounting	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$39.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for royalty rights	`PaymentsForRoyaltyRights`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for royalty rights	`PaymentsForRoyaltyRights`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for royalty rights	`PaymentsForRoyaltyRights`	$50.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for royalty rights	`PaymentsForRoyaltyRights`	$50.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments on short-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$504.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments on short-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$504.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments on short-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments on short-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	$22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	$22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used to net share settle employee equity awards	`Paymenttonetsharesettleemployeeequityawards`	$54.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used to net share settle employee equity awards	`Paymenttonetsharesettleemployeeequityawards`	$54.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used to net share settle employee equity awards	`Paymenttonetsharesettleemployeeequityawards`	$83.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used to net share settle employee equity awards	`Paymenttonetsharesettleemployeeequityawards`	$83.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuances of common stock pursuant to employee stock compensation and purchase plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuances of common stock pursuant to employee stock compensation and purchase plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuances of common stock pursuant to employee stock compensation and purchase plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$165.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuances of common stock pursuant to employee stock compensation and purchase plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$165.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$174.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$174.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fair value of contingent consideration recorded in purchase accounting	`FairValueOfContingentConsiderationRecordedInPurchaseAccounting`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Fair value of contingent consideration recorded in purchase accounting	`FairValueOfContingentConsiderationRecordedInPurchaseAccounting`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Fair value of contingent consideration recorded in purchase accounting	`FairValueOfContingentConsiderationRecordedInPurchaseAccounting`	$29.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fair value of contingent consideration recorded in purchase accounting	`FairValueOfContingentConsiderationRecordedInPurchaseAccounting`	$29.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash impact of transferred royalty rights	`Noncashimpactoftransferredroyaltyrights`	$-23.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-cash impact of transferred royalty rights	`Noncashimpactoftransferredroyaltyrights`	$-23.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-cash impact of transferred royalty rights	`Noncashimpactoftransferredroyaltyrights`	$-16.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-cash impact of transferred royalty rights	`Noncashimpactoftransferredroyaltyrights`	$-16.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$952.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$952.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$865.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$865.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$70.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$70.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$123.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$123.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$130.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$130.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$60.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$60.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$58.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$58.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 46 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.73B	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.73B	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$504.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$504.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$20.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$20.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$19.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$19.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$18.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$18.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-173.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-173.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Ending Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.73B	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.73B	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.53B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$504.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$504.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-79.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-79.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-181.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-181.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-100.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-100.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-173.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-173.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$177.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$177.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$511.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$511.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.