Changes in Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

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

Changes in Other Comprehensive Income

The following tables provide the reclassifications out of Other comprehensive income (loss), 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	65		59		—		124
(Income) loss amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(3)		(38)		(0)		(41)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	62		22		(0)		83
Balance as of March 31, 2024	$	(34)	$	175	$	(8)	$	132

(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	(40)		10		(5)		(35)
(Income) loss amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(2)		(53)		(0)		(56)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(42)		(43)		(5)		(91)
Balance as of March 31, 2023	$	(43)	$	225	$	(4)	$	178