Try a USB 2.0 port instead of USB 3.0. Avoid using front-panel case ports; plug directly into the motherboard.
3S USB Mass Production Utility (also known as a low-level service tool used to repair, format, or update the firmware of USB flash drives that use Solid State System (SSS) controllers
Specifically, the is designed for USB drives utilizing controller chips manufactured by SSS (Solid State System) . The "3s" in the name refers to these SSS controllers.
Scans for and maps out damaged memory cells to stabilize the drive. How to Use the Utility (Step-by-Step)