What is the latest firmware version for Apple Pencil USB-C?

I bought an iPad Air 13inch M2 and an Apple Pencil USB-C in June 2024 this year. Unfortunately the pencil was faulty as it would keep loosing synch with the iPad frequently and the only wat to pair it again is to connect a USB-C cable between the iPad and the Apple Pencil. My pencil has been replaced 3 times by the Apple Authorised Service Centre! and while the problem has got a lot better (less frequent loss of sync with iPad) the problem remains. The service centre that replaced the Apple Pencil repeatedly advised me that the latest firmware on the USB-C pencil should be 37377... while mine still reads as 9201..... iPad runs iOS 18.1.1 Strangely Apple support wants me to prove that the latest firmware is 37377 but requesting for this information from friends!! Very strange indeed! If anyone could please help me with screen shots of the USB-C pencil with latest firmware that's much appreciated. Many thanks in advance...

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