, the MPTool can reset the bad blocks and restore the drive to factory settings, effectively "reincarnating" a dead piece of hardware. Technical Specifications
If you see "sss6698-bb usbdev" in a system log (like dmesg in Linux) or a diagnostic tool: sss6698-bb usbdev
The memory chips themselves reaching the end of their life, causing the controller to lock up to protect data. Important Warnings , the MPTool can reset the bad blocks