odiment shown in 6A. [0040]FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of a surgical drain in use. [0041]FIGS. 8A & B are a schematic diagrams each of an alternate embodiment of a multifiber connector. [0042]FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of a surgical drain with wireless connectivity. [0043]FIG. 10 is a flow diagram of one embodiment of a monitoring system of the invention. [