IPod only shows "Do not disconnect"

Suddenly when I disconnected my "always" in gook working order iPod, it only shows "Do not disconnect", neither the iMac nor the iTunes recognize it.
I've tried the Menu and Center buttons and nothing at all.
Can someone help me please?
Thank you in advance,

Maybe this can be a clue: I put on a note but my iPod didn't recognize it, just before I unplugged it.
Thanks again

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