A lancing device (10) having a housing (20) with a proximal end (26), a distal end (24) and a longitudinal axis. The lancing device also has a lancet carrier (70) translationally supported with respect to the housing. The lancet carrier has a proximal end and a distal end. The lancing device additionally has a charging mechanism (40) and/or an ejection mechanism (100； 200) adapted to pivot into the lancing device for engaging portions of the lancet carrier to perform the same.
