USB not found on Macbook Pro

Hi,
I was trying to move files on my usb and all of a sudden it disappear -  now I cannot find it. I use a Macbook Pro. It used to show under "device" but now it doesn't.  How can I locate it? I have files that I need to work on but the usb doesn't show up.  I tried to take it off and re-inserted it but still it doesn't show up as before?  Could I be loosing all my files in the usb?  Please help!

Don't worry, you are probably not loosing any of the files in your USB. If you have another computer around which can use USBs, try putting in that other computer to see if it works. If it won't work in both computers, the problem is probably with the USB itself, and not your Macbook pro. Otherwise, try restarting your computer, or try holding the USB inserted tightly. I used to have a problem where my USB would barely fit, and sometimes it would slip out.

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