At HaB Direct, we work closely with Roche Diagnostics to ensure our customers always get the most out of their diagnostic equipment. If you’re using the cobas® b 101 system, there’s an important update you need to know about.
Roche has launched software version 3.0.0 for the cobas b 101 and this update is mandatory for all users.
Roche Cobas b 101 Blood Analyser
The Roche cobas b 101 is a one-stop in vitro diagnostics (IVD), point of care (PoC) device for the quantitative evaluation of clinical chemistry assays and immunoassays using the cobas b 101 test discs to measure HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin), lipids and CRP.
Why is this update important?
From 2025, Roche will begin phasing in new cobas® click Gen. 2 discs. These next-generation discs bring improved performance and will also be used in the new cobas® click instrument. Until the current discs are phased out they can still be used in the cobas® b 101 after updating to SW version 3.0.0.
Without the software upgrade, the cobas b 101 will not be able to process these new discs. Instruments running on version 2.0.5 or earlier will display an error message if a Gen. 2 disc is inserted.
In short: if you want to continue using your cobas® b 101 beyond 2025, you’ll need to install software version 3.0.0.
What’s new in version 3.0.0?
The update isn’t just about compatibility. It also introduces useful improvements to enhance your workflow:
- Support for cobas® click discs
- Implementation of the new quality control (QC) concept
- Compatibility with additional printers and external barcode scanners
- General bug fixes and stability improvements
How do you update your system?
Updating your cobas® b 101 is simple and takes around 5 minutes per instrument. Roche will provide a pre-loaded USB stick containing the update files.
To request your USB stick, you’ll need to contact Roche Customer Services directly with the following details:
- Contact name
- Account number & name
- Serial numbers of all cobas® b 101 instruments
- Number of USB sticks required
- Delivery address
📞 UK: 0808 100 99 98
📞 Ireland: 1800 509 586
✉️ [email protected]
Need support?
For any technical questions, Roche’s technical support team is on hand:
📞 UK: 0808 100 19 20
📞 Ireland: 1800 40 95 64
✉️ [email protected]
View the full Product Information Notice below:
And of course, the HaB Direct team is always here to help and you can contact us using the form below. Whether you need advice on updating your system, ordering consumables, or exploring other diagnostic solutions, you can count on us as your trusted partner.
Taking a few minutes to update now will guarantee your system is compatible with Roche’s next generation of discs and remains reliable well into the future.
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