Cover
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Apr. 21, 2020 |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] |
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| Document Type |
8-K
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| Amendment Flag |
false
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| Document Period End Date |
Apr. 21, 2020
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| Entity File Number |
1-11083
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| Entity Registrant Name |
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
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| Entity Central Index Key |
0000885725
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| Entity Tax Identification Number |
04-2695240
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| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code |
DE
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| Entity Address, Address Line One |
300 Boston Scientific Way
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| Entity Address, City or Town |
Marlborough
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| Entity Address, State or Province |
MA
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| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code |
01752-1234
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| City Area Code |
(508)
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| Local Phone Number |
683-4000
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| Written Communications |
false
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| Soliciting Material |
false
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| Pre-commencement Tender Offer |
false
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| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer |
false
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| Entity Emerging Growth Company |
false
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| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
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| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] |
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
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| Trading Symbol |
BSX
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| 0.625% Senior Notes due 2027 |
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| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] |
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
0.625% Senior Notes due 2027
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| Trading Symbol |
BSX27
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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