Cover Page
Cover Page | Jan. 27, 2021 | Oct. 21, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 27, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 1-15525 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-4316614 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | One Edwards Way | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Irvine | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92614 | |
City Area Code | 949 | |
Local Phone Number | 250-2500 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share | |
Trading Symbol | EW | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001099800 | |
Amendment Flag | false |