** AVITA Medical's Australia-listed shares rise as much as 5.2% to A$3.87, hitting their highest level since April 11

** U.S.-based biotech firm signs exclusive distribution agreement with private co Revolution Surgical to expand into Australia and New Zealand

** Agreement is to distribute AVH's RECELL technology platform for the treatment of burn wounds and full-thickness skin defects

** More than 204,000 shares change hands vs the 30-day avg volume of about 188,000 shares

** Stock down 10.7% YTD, including current session's moves

(Reporting by Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)

((Nikita.Jino@thomsonreuters.com))