Cover
Cover | Aug. 17, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K/A |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 17, 2019 |
Entity File Number | 1-7598 |
Entity Registrant Name | VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000203527 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-2359345 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
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 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $1 par value |
Trading Symbol | VAR |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |