Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

This filing is an Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership (Form 3) for Cathy R. Smith, a director at BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (BSX). The report covers the period of February 18, 2026. Ms. Smith, through her attorney-in-fact, reported ownership of 141.0000 shares of Common Stock, held by trust. The ownership is indirect. The filing was signed on February 24, 2026.