(December 30, 2004) -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced that it is donating $100,000 to the Red Cross for tsunami relief. The money is being directed to the Red Cross' International Response Fund.

"The employees of Boston Scientific were shocked and saddened by the devastation and suffering resulting from the tsunami," said Jim Tobin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Scientific. "We extend our deepest sympathies to all those who have been impacted, especially those who have lost family members and loved ones. We hope our donation brings some measure of relief to the people whose lives have been ravaged by this terrible disaster."

Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. For more information, please visit: www.bostonscientific.com.