The short version...
Spoke with two OWC techs. After fumbling around a bit, the first tech called in the A team. The new tech opined that DriveDx often gives false reports with OWC SSDs. And that while 32 Retired Blocks is not a good sign, it’s difficult to tell just how bad, if at all, the condition may portend, and if the number of retired blocks begins to climb, then I should definitely call back as that would surely indicate a problem with the drive.
The senior tech had me use DiskUtility to check to the SSD as that often gives better/more accurate data than does DriveDx (well, according to him). But how true that is, I dunno.
At any rate, tech #2 seemed sincere, gave me a case number, and again encouraged me to call back should my situation worsen.
I now have an additional/different external drive installed, so for the interim, I am agreeable with waiting & watching. Still, I would be happier were OWC to replace the drive.
