Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Sep. 11, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000203527 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 11, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 1-7598 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-2359345 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 3100 Hansen Way |
Entity Address, City or Town | Palo Alto |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94304-1030 |
City Area Code | (650) |
Local Phone Number | 493-4000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $1 par value |
Trading Symbol | VAR |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |