A depth-control mechanism for selectively-adjusting a lancing stroke depth of a lancet carrier (60). The depth-control mechanism includes a positioning tab (84)that is configured to be repositioned along an axis that is orthogonal to the lancing stroke axis of the lancet carrier. The depth-adjustment mechanism also includes a tether (80) that is pivotally coupled between the positioning tab (84) and the lancet carrier (60). The positioning tab is configured to manipulate a pivot axis of the tether to adjust the lancing stroke length of the lancet carrier.
