Company Description
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) is a global medical technology company that develops and markets medical devices and therapies used to diagnose and treat complex diseases and conditions. According to company disclosures and public descriptions, Boston Scientific focuses on less invasive medical technologies and produces devices that can be inserted into the human body through small openings or cuts. The company operates in the surgical and medical instrument manufacturing industry and supplies products to healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide.
Boston Scientific states that its portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. The firm manufactures products for use in angioplasty, blood clot filtration, kidney stone management, cardiac rhythm management, catheter-directed ultrasound imaging, upper gastrointestinal tract diagnostics, interventional oncology, neuromodulation for chronic pain and treatment of incontinence. These offerings position the company across multiple therapeutic areas where minimally invasive procedures and device-based therapies are central to patient care.
In public communications, Boston Scientific describes itself as a global medical technology leader with more than 45 years of history in the sector. It emphasizes advancing "science for life" by providing high-performance solutions intended to address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. The company’s devices and therapies are used in settings where physicians require tools for both diagnosis and intervention, from cardiovascular procedures to treatments for neurological and urological conditions.
Boston Scientific reports that it organizes its activities into businesses that include cardiology, peripheral interventions, endoscopy, urology and neuromodulation. Within these areas, the company’s technologies are used in procedures such as angioplasty and other cardiovascular interventions, interventional oncology procedures, neuromodulation for chronic pain and therapies for pelvic health and incontinence. The company’s sales are global, with a significant portion of revenue generated outside the United States.
Recent company announcements highlight ongoing expansion of its cardiovascular and neuromodulation offerings through acquisitions and product approvals. Boston Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Penumbra, Inc., which has developed mechanical thrombectomy and neurovascular devices to treat conditions such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, acute limb ischemia, heart attack and aneurysms. Penumbra’s portfolio includes computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy systems and peripheral embolization technologies, as well as neurovascular solutions for access, stroke revascularization and neuro embolization.
The company has also agreed to acquire Valencia Technologies Corporation, which developed the eCoin System, an implantable tibial nerve stimulation device for the treatment of urge urinary incontinence, a symptom of overactive bladder. The eCoin device is placed under the skin near the ankle in a minimally invasive procedure and is intended for patients who have undergone a successful trial of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation or who have not responded adequately to more conservative treatments. Once implanted, the device intermittently stimulates the tibial nerve to help regulate communication between the brain and the bladder.
In neuromodulation, Boston Scientific has announced an agreement to acquire Nalu Medical, Inc., developer of the Nalu Neurostimulation System for peripheral nerve stimulation. The Nalu system is designed to deliver targeted relief for adults living with severe, intractable chronic pain of peripheral nerve origin by using mild electrical impulses to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. The system features a miniaturized, battery-free implantable pulse generator that is powered wirelessly by an externally worn therapy disc and controlled via a smartphone app.
Boston Scientific also reports continued development and regulatory progress for its existing platforms. The company has highlighted the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System for atrial fibrillation, including expanded labeling in certain markets, and the WATCHMAN FLX Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device, which is designed to improve visualization during placement and to treat a broader range of patient anatomies. In neurology, the company has cited long-term outcomes from the INTREPID study of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, indicating sustained benefits in motor function and quality of life over multiple years.
From a corporate perspective, Boston Scientific’s public filings describe a structure that includes performance-based compensation programs and long-term incentive plans tied to metrics such as global sales, adjusted earnings per share, operating income as a percentage of sales, relative total shareholder return and organic net sales growth. These programs are overseen by the board of directors and its committees and are subject to recoupment and clawback policies in certain circumstances, as described in the company’s SEC filings.
Boston Scientific’s SEC reports and press releases also indicate that the company pursues growth through both internal research and development and acquisitions. Recent disclosures reference completed acquisitions in areas such as hepatic artery infusion pumps for oncology and intravascular ultrasound systems for renal nerve denervation, as well as ongoing clinical trials to evaluate new indications and technologies. The company notes that its operations are subject to a range of risks, including economic conditions, regulatory requirements, clinical trial outcomes, intellectual property matters and integration of acquisitions, as detailed in its risk factor discussions.
Business segments and therapeutic focus
According to its financial disclosures, Boston Scientific reports results for segments that include MedSurg and Cardiovascular, with businesses such as Endoscopy, Urology, Neuromodulation, Cardiology and Peripheral Interventions. Within these areas, the company’s devices are used in procedures involving the heart and blood vessels, the gastrointestinal tract, the respiratory system, the nervous system and the urinary tract. Examples mentioned in company descriptions include angioplasty products, devices for blood clot filtration, catheter-directed ultrasound imaging systems, interventional oncology tools, neuromodulation systems for chronic pain and therapies for incontinence.
The company’s public materials emphasize minimally invasive approaches where devices are inserted through small openings or cuts. This includes technologies for mechanical thrombectomy to remove blood clots in arterial, venous and pulmonary vessels, peripheral embolization systems to control bleeding or close blood vessels, and implantable neuromodulation devices for pain and bladder dysfunction. These offerings are intended for use by physicians in hospitals and clinics in multiple regions.
Global reach and customer base
Boston Scientific markets its devices to healthcare professionals and institutions globally. The company has stated that foreign sales account for a substantial portion of its total sales. Its products are used in regions including the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Canada, and in what it categorizes as emerging markets. Company disclosures show that net sales are reported across these geographies, reflecting the global demand for its medical technologies.
In addition to clinical products, Boston Scientific participates in investor and industry conferences, hosts investor days and provides regular updates on its financial performance. The company files annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which include information on its operations, financial results, risk factors and corporate governance.
Stock information and regulatory reporting
Boston Scientific Corporation’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BSX. The company files a variety of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and uses these filings to disclose material events such as acquisitions, financial results, executive compensation plans and changes in board composition. For example, recent Form 8-K filings describe the agreement to acquire Penumbra, the adoption of a 2026 annual bonus plan and performance share programs, and board and executive transitions.
Investors analyzing BSX stock often review these filings to understand the company’s segment performance, geographic sales mix, acquisition strategy and risk profile. The company’s disclosures also discuss non-GAAP financial measures, such as operational and organic net sales growth and adjusted earnings per share, alongside GAAP results, with reconciliations provided in its earnings materials.
Risk considerations
Boston Scientific’s forward-looking statements in press releases and SEC filings identify a range of factors that may affect its operations and financial performance. These include economic conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, reimbursement and regulatory environments, geopolitical events, supply chain disruptions, cybersecurity events, public health emergencies, climate-related events, labor market conditions, clinical trial outcomes, new product introductions, acquisition integration, demographic trends, intellectual property matters, litigation and financial market conditions. The company refers readers to the risk factors section of its most recent Form 10-K and subsequent Form 10-Q filings for detailed discussions.