Is it possible to remove corrupted data from a PS2 memory card?

[DigitalSpace]

On Sunday, I bought a first-party PS2 8mb memory card at a Goodwill, and I discovered that there is some corrupted data that can't be removed. Every time I try, it just leads to a "delete failed" message.

I have been able to delete other save files on the card and I have plenty of space left, but I'm wondering if it's possible to delete the corrupted file. I have no problem with removing all the saves on the card if necessary.

UPDATE: The corrupted file has been removed, and the other saves ended up getting deleted as well.

[raylydiard]

yes you will only be able to use codebreaker or action replay max and it should remove it

[PingvinBlueJeans]

Perhaps try removing the card as you're trying to save something (which you're not supposed to do). It may work, it may not...but I've successfully erased a few battery back-ups that way.

[skaar]

I'm assuming you've tried to reformat the card already? The OP doesn't mention it.

[dreamcaster]

I don't think the PS2's bios has a format function for memory cards.

Have you tried loading it on a PS3 - there might be a format function on there?

[DigitalSpace]

Have you tried loading it on a PS3 - there might be a format function on there?

I don't have a PS3. I'm kind of hesitant about removing the card during a save as I don't want to risk permanently damaging the card. Didn't think of trying a cheat device though - I don't have any on hand, but I think I know a friend with one.

Thanks for the help!