A fluid collection system is provided. The fluid collection system broadly includes a baseplate having an adhesive backing configured to couple the baseplate to a patient's skin and defining a wafer having an approximately centrally positioned opening and configured to receive a first end of a surgical drain tube, and a wafer connector disposed around said opening； and an appliance including a leaked fluid remover, said leaked fluid remover having a fluid remover connector operable to detachably couple with the wafer connector, the leaked fluid remover including a septum space and a septum housed within the septum space, said septum including an orifice for receiving a second end of the surgical drain tube, said septum capable of moving about radially, axially and/or pivotally to alleviate side load tension on the septum caused by displacement of the surgical drain tube.
