My Imac with OS 10.9.1 Maverick will not accept a flash drive

When I put in a flash drive even a brand new one I get a message that I did not eject it properly.  This message happens when the drive is displayed on the desk top and the then the desk top display disappears.  It then cycles back to the drive and no drive with the message appearing even after I close it.

Hello Richlor,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your USB device.  I found an article with steps you can take when an external device is not being recognized.
I recommend following the steps in the section titled "Top troubleshooting tips" in the following article:
USB and FireWire Quick Assist
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1151
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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